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| Orthopaedic Implant Infection From Dental Procedures, Prevention | 2016 AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria |
Key Points
Based on limited evidence, clinicians might consider discontinuing the routine prescribing of prophylactic abx for pts w/ hip or knee prosthetic joint implants undergoing dental procedures. No direct evidence addressed other orthopaedic implant types. Access the AAOS Management of Patients With Orthopaedic Implants Undergoing Dental Procedures Appropriate Use Criteria.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures. Evidence-based Guideline and Evidence Report. Published December 7, 2012.
Epocrates Guideline Synopsis Last Update:
May 31, 2017
Publication Year:
2016
Source:
AAOS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Endorsed By:
American Dental Association
Recommendation Strength
| [S] | Strong (≥2 high-strength studies w/ consistent findings) |
| [M] | Moderate (≥2 mod-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 high-quality study) |
| [L] | Limited (≥2 low-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 mod-quality study) |
| [I] | Inconclusive (1 low-quality study or conflicting findings) |
| [C] | Consensus opinion in absence of reliable evidence |
Abbreviations
| AAOS | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
| AUC | Appropriate Use Criteria |
| ANC | absolute neutrophil count |
| CA | cancer |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CMV | cytomegalovirus |
| GVHD | graft-vs-host dz |
| IgA | immunoglobulin A |
| MTX | methotrexate |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| txp | transplant |
Recommendation Strength
| S | = | Strong (≥2 high-strength studies w/ consistent findings) |
| M | = | Moderate (≥2 mod-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 high-quality study) |
| L | = | Limited (≥2 low-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 mod-quality study) |
| I | = | Inconclusive (1 low-quality study or conflicting findings) |
| C | = | Consensus opinion in absence of reliable evidence |