Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Total Joint Arthroplasty

A Pilot Study Using a Standardized Method of Measuring Distress Demonstrates Higher Levels in Septic Revisions

“…Patients who develop relapsed infections often require additional surgery and longer courses of both intravenous (IV) and oral antimicrobials, which are associated with additional side effects. Intravenous antimicrobials have toxicities similar to chemotherapy including neutropenia, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea [ 7 ]. PJI impacts not only a patient’s mobility but all aspects of a patient’s life.…”