Antibiotics Prophylaxis for Knee Arthroplasty: Benefits and Problems

Dear Colleagues,

Knee arthroplasty infection is one of the biggest surgical challenges we face in our practice. The strongest weapon we have is prevention, antibiotic prophylaxis being one of the cornerstones, if not the single most important factor. The quickly evolving antibiotic resistance observed across all disciplines is present in our field as well.

This Special Issue is focused on antibiotic agents and application strategies of antibiotic prophylaxis in primary, revision, and tumour knee arthroplasty. Comparisons of agents, the use of multiple agents, comparisons of differing application lengths, between-center comparisons, differing application pathways, and adverse reactions to prophylaxis are some of the topics of interest. Original research manuscripts, short communications, and reviews are welcomed.

Dr. Antonio Klasan
Guest Editor

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