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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Title
Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures
Authoring Organizations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Infectious Diseases Society of America