A patient with a metal implant may in fact harbor bacteria without demonstrating outward signs of infection. A method to reduce risks of infection with total joint arthroplasty is with the use of...

A patient with a metal implant may in fact harbor bacteria without demonstrating outward signs of infection.

A method to reduce risks of infection with total joint arthroplasty is with the use of antibiotic-impregnated polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement.