Antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental and other procedures when patients have joint replacements in situ remains controversial. Recommendations seem to generally be intuitive and not based on any sound scientific evidence. Recently, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons altered their previous standpoint and suggested that orthopaedic surgeons review their current practice of routine prescription of antibiotic prophylaxis. We conducted an electronic survey of members of the South African Orthopaedic Association to determine the opinion of the average orthopaedic surgeon in South Africa in respect of this prophylaxis. 111 surgeons responded.Background:
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Massive acetabular defects remain an unresolved challenge in revision arthroplasty surgery of the hip. We report on 7 patients treated with custom made acetabular components to manage these massive boney defects. After high resolution CT scans were done, custom made implants were designed in collaboration between the surgeons and the manufacturer. All implants matched the bony defects as designed.Background:
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Antibiotic loaded polymethyle methacrylate spacers are commonly used in the management of septic hip replacements. The aim of this study was to determine wear patterns on the articulating surfaces of these spacers, as well as to determine the extent of PMMA particulate debris generation.Introduction
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