Effectiveness of gentamicin-impregnated cement in the prevention of deep wound infection after primary total knee arthroplasty.

Abstract

Effectiveness of gentamicin-impregnated cement in preventing deep wound infection after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was estimated using data from prospective surveillance. In multivariate analysis, the protective effect of gentamicin-impregnated cement on the development of infection was close to the limit of significance. Gentamicin-impregnated cement may prevent TKA infections.

• Authors: Matthieu Eveillard, Patrice Mertl, Blaise Tramier, François Eb
• Journal: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol) Vol. 24 Issue 10 Pg. 778-80 (Oct 2003) ISSN: 0899-823X [Print] United States
• PMID: 14587945 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adhesives
• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Drug Carriers
• Gentamicins

Topics

• Adhesives
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (administration & dosage)
• Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee (adverse effects, instrumentation)
• Drug Carriers
• Female
• France
• Gentamicins (administration & dosage)
• Humans
• Male
• Surgical Wound Infection (prevention & control)