Uso del cemento con antibióticos como profilaxis en artroplastias de cadera: revisión de la bibliografía

Deep infection after hip joint replacement is one of the most devastating complications faced by the both clinician and patient. The bone cement mixed with an antibiotic is well accepted for an established infection. However, its role in infection prophylaxis remains controversial due to doubts associated with bacterial resistance, efficacy, and cost. A literature review was performed on the extended use of bone cement mixed with an antibiotic. It is concluded that the individual risk-benefit must be evaluated when indicating the use of cement mixed with antibiotics in the hip replacement prophylaxis.