Infection Preventive Interventions in Primary Total Hip Replacements [Internet].

We have evaluated the level of evidence related to infection control measures in total hip replacement (arthroplasty) based on relevant systematic reviews and evidence-based guidelines. We included eight systematic reviews. We found no evidence based guidelines on hip arthroplasty, arthroplasty or orthopaedic surgery, but we included one guideline on infection control in general surgery. The following major conclusions were drawn:

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