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J Knee Surg 2018; 31(07): 610-617
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1636546
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A Modern Approach to Preventing Prosthetic Joint Infections

Paraskevi Vivian Papas
1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwell Health—Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York
,
Dominick Congiusta
2   Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
,
Giles R. Scuderi
1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwell Health—Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York
,
Fred D. Cushner
1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwell Health—Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York
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08 January 2018

28 January 2018

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28 February 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is recognized as one of the most successful surgical procedures performed today. One of the most common and dreaded complications of TKA is postoperative infection. To prevent infections, it is critical to identify patients at high risk through analyzing their risk factors, and help in addressing them prior to surgery. The effort to prevent infection must be carried through every step of the surgical process, from preoperative counseling to intraoperative measures and postoperative protocols. Hair removal, the application of antiseptics, the utilization of antibiotics, barbed sutures, smart dressings, and antibacterial washes are some of the avenues surgeons may explore to help prevent infection.

Keywords

total knee arthroplasty - infection - barbed sutures - smart dressing
 

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