PATIENTS AT A HIGH RISK OF PJI: CAN WE REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF INFECTION USING DUAL ANTIBIOTIC-LOADED BONE CEMENT?

Patients at a high risk of PJI: Can we reduce the incidence of infection using dual antibiotic-loaded bone cement?

Abstract Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most devastating complications of orthopedic surgery.However, not all patients are equally at the risk of severe infection.The incidences of PJI vary with the host and surgery-related risk factors.It is now generally accepted that some important medical comorbidities may predispose the patient

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