Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures

Publication Date: December 7, 2012
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

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The practitioner might consider discontinuing the practice of routinely prescribing prophylactic antibiotics for patients with hip and knee prosthetic joint implants undergoing dental procedures. (Limited)
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Overview

Title

Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures

Authoring Organizations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Infectious Diseases Society of America