Antibiotic powder vs. standard IV: which better prevents joint replacement infections?
NCT ID NCT04399642
Summary
This study aims to find the best way to prevent infections after hip or knee replacement surgery. Researchers are comparing two approaches: standard intravenous antibiotics alone versus adding antibiotic powder directly into the joint during surgery. The study involves 1,832 adults undergoing joint replacement to see which method results in fewer infections.
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Locations
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Hopital Sacré-Coeur de Montreal
Montreal, Quebec, H4J 1C5, Canada
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