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When is it necessary for hip replacement patients need to take antibiotics?
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Prevent Infection: Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended to prevent infections around prosthetic joints where the blood may not flow well due to scar tissue. Bacteria introduced into your bloodstream from your mouth during a dental procedure could cause an infection and loss of the joint. Antibiotics help prevent such an event from occuring.
Answered 7/4/2018
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Prophylaxis: Typical recommendation after a hip replacement is antibiotic prophylaxis prior to any dental appointment or invasive procedure. Recommendations vary, but using antibiotic is typically recommended for the first two years after surgery.
Answered 5/28/2017
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