Recon | Prosthetic Joint Infection
The Orthobullets Podcast
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The Risks of Prosthetic Joint Infection
Risk factors for prosthetic joint infection include immune suppression, inflammatory arthropathy, and certain lifestyle factors. The most common bacterial organisms are staphylococcus aureus,. Candida albicans is the most common fungal pathogen. Prophylaxis preoperatively includes skin cleansing with an antiseptic wash or systemic antibiotics administered within 30 minutes to incision.
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