Biomet Cement and Cementing Systems

Antibiotic-loaded bone cement

Infections

Attention must be given to reducing the incidence of infection in joint replacement surgery and to fighting infection once it has occurred.

Orthopaedic infections

There are numerous reports in the literature about the incidence of postoperative wound sepsis and the organisms causing this complication.

Almost 75% of all bacteria that can be isolated during hip operations are Gram-positive, with staphylococci representing the majority. Among Gram-negative bacteria, E. coli and pseudomonas are most common.³

Antibiotic therapy, although usually not adequate alone, is a critical element in the treatment of infected total hip arthroplasty. Consultation with an infectious disease specialist can help the surgeon select the appropriate antibiotic, determine the duration of therapy, and evaluate the response to the treatment.³