- Podcast
- 01/01/2021
- UK
The Effect of Antibiotic Loaded Bone Cement on Risk of Revision, Following Hip and Knee Arthoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Description
The first BJJ Podcast of 2021 hosted by Andrew Duckworth welcomes listeners and authors back after the festive period, focusing on enhancing the accessibility of research studies published in The Bone & Joint Journal. The episode features guest Mike Whitehouse discussing their systematic review, investigating the effects of antibiotic-loaded bone cement on revision rates following primary elective hip and knee arthroplasties. They dissect the implications of prosthetic joint infections (PJI), its devastating impact on patients, and the methods used in their comprehensive analysis. Andrew and Mike discuss the observed revision rates, with findings indicating that antibiotic-loaded bone cement may reduce the incidence of PJI in hip replacements but showed no significant differences in knee replacements. They emphasize the importance of these findings in guiding clinical practices, while acknowledging limitations and the need for future studies to clarify the long-term benefits. The episode wraps up with a call for listener engagement and encourages sharing thoughts on social media.