Intrawound Vancomycin Powder in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Increases Rate of Sterile Wound Complications.

Brian L DialAlexander J LampleyCynthia L GreenRhett Hallows

Published in: Hip & pelvis (2018)

VP was associated with an increase rate of sterile wound complications compared to the control group. The rate of PJI was decreased with the use of VP. We do not recommend for or against the use of VP at time of wound closure to prevent PJI, and higher powered studies will need to be performed to demonstrate the efficacy of VP.

Keyphrases

disease virus
total hip arthroplasty
surgical site infection
risk factors
wound healing
staphylococcus aureus
case control