Hematogenous infection of total knee implants.
Three cases of hematogenous infection of total knee replacement are reported. In two cases septicemia following cholecystectomy resulted in E. coli infection of the knee joint. Prophylactic antibiotic therapy of implant patients undergoing dental or surgical procedures is recommended.
D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002437:Cefazolin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000150:complications; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000209:etiology; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology
D002437:Cefazolin