Periprothetische Hüft-TEP-Infektion nach zahnmedizinischem Eingriff

Abstract

Periprosthetic infections are hazardous complications. After dental procedures, an antibiotic prophylaxis or treatment is actually not recommended according to the current guidelines. In the present work, a case of a hematogenous late infection after primary total hip arthroplasty due to a prior dental procedure is presented. Hereby, the question evolves as to whether in selected cases an antibiotic prophylaxis or treatment might be indicated at the site of dental procedures.

Occurrence of Rare Pathogens at the Site of Periprosthetic Hip and Knee Joint Infections: A Retrospective, Single-Center Study

“…Data in the literature on PJIs are scarce for the rare pathogens found in our study. Some of these organisms (P. micra) have been described at the sites of PJIs following dental procedures [32], although there is considerable debate as to whether an antibiotic treatment should be provided in the prevention of those infections [33]. Others, such as F. magna, have been seen either at the site of polymicrobial infections [34] or in a single report of two cases [13].…”