Antimicrobial Regimens in Cement Spacers for Periprosthetic Joint Infections: A Critical Review

• Main Authors: Symeon Naoum (Author), Christos Koutserimpas (Author), Ioannis Pantekidis (Author), Vasileios Giovanoulis (Author), Enejd Veizi (Author), Maria Piagkou (Author), Petros Ioannou (Author), George Samonis (Author), Aglaia Domouchtsidou (Author), Andreas G. Tsantes (Author), Dimitrios V. Papadopoulos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Antibiotic-loaded cement spacers (ALCSs) are essential for treating periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) by providing mechanical support and local antibiotic delivery. The purpose of this review is to comprehensively examine the various types of spacers utilised in the management of periprosthetic...