title: Algorithm for the prophylaxis of septic complications in orthopedics and traumatology of locomotor system at the Department of Orthopedics at the Postgraduate Medical Education Center in Otwock.
abstract: Current state of knowledge in a matter of septic complications after procedures with orthopaedic device implantation with particular consideration of THA and TKA is presented in the paper. Implant biocompatibility phenomenon as well as systemic reaction to its presence is also discussed. Algorithm for prophylactics of septic complications followed in Orthopaedic Department of PMEC in Otwock is introduced. Article is based on clinical observations of Orthopaedic Department's PMEC team.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics Postgraduate Medical Education Center, Prof. A. Gruca Independent Public Clinical Hospital in Otwock, Otwock, Poland. jerzybialecki@pro.onet.pl
authors.forename: Jerzy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Białecki
authors.forename: Adrian
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brychcy
authors.forename: Wojciech Józef
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Marczyński
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011044:Poland; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011292:Premedication / Q000379:methods*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014194:Traumatology / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents