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Antibiotic-Loaded Bone Cement in Aseptic Total Joint Arthroplasty: Whys, Wherefores & Caveats
Presented in 2003
Deep wound infection following joint replacement is one of the most devastating complications facing both the physician and patient. The use of antibiotic-loaded bone cement (ALBC) is a well-accepted adjunct for treatment of an established infection. However, its use for prophylaxis in the prevention of infection remains controversial in North America. Since the 1970’s, the…

