Relation between mouth and haematogenous infection in total joint replacements

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Authors

C.A. Bartzokas

Rodney A. Johnson · Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

M.J. Jane · Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Michael V. Martin · Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

P Pearce · Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Yu Mon Saw · Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Abstract

The mouth was probably the source of bacterial infection in the prosthetic joints of these patients; the route of infection was possibly haematogenous. Incipient oral infection should be treated before joint replacement, and oral health should be maintained indefinitely.

Topics & Keywords

Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 309, Issue 6953, pp. 506-508

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.309.6953.506

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