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Deep infection after total hip replacement



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Abstract

Sixty-eight patients suffering deep infection from a consecutive series of 1746 total hip replacement operations are reviewed. The infection rate has been reduced considerably by improved technique and multiple antibiotic prophylaxis without the use of a special operation enclosure. Factors affecting deep infection are analysed and discussed.

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