Antibiotic impregnated cement for primary hip or knee arthroplasty a review of the clinical and cost-effectiveness

Given the uncertainty surrounding efficacy and safety of antibiotic impregnated cement (AIC) in primary prophylaxis, and the consequent lack of clarity with regards to resource implications, this report will review the clinical and cost-effectiveness of AIC in primary hip and knee arthroplasty patie...

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Corporate Authors: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Rapid Response Service, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Ottawa] Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health 25 September 2015, 2015
Series:Rapid response report : summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Given the uncertainty surrounding efficacy and safety of antibiotic impregnated cement (AIC) in primary prophylaxis, and the consequent lack of clarity with regards to resource implications, this report will review the clinical and cost-effectiveness of AIC in primary hip and knee arthroplasty patients
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