Prophylactic use of antibiotic-loaded bone cement in primary total knee replacement.
Randelli P, Evola FR, Cabitza P, Polli L, Denti M, Vaienti L.
Abstract
Despite significant advances in intraoperative antimicrobial procedures, deep infection remains the most devastating complication following total joint arthroplasty. Clinical studies' results and safety profile of antibiotic-loaded bone cement are discussed in this review. Antibiotic bone cement prophylaxis is a safe and effective strategy in reducing the risk of deep infection following primary total joint arthroplasty.
Lateral unicompartimental knee arthroplasty: indications, technique and short-medium term results.
Volpi P, Marinoni L, Bait C, Galli M, Denti M.
Abstract
Lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a valid alternative treatment in the event of arthritis confined to the lateral compartment. This paper examines its indications, technique and short to medium-term results...
Bone assessment after total knee arthroplasty by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry: analysis protocol and reproducibility.
Trevisan C, Bigoni M, Denti M, Marinoni EC, Ortolani S.
Abstract
Bone quality is important for the success of joint prostheses implantation, and the assessment of bone density after total knee arthroplasty by means of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry may be useful for monitoring implant stability....
