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Antibiotic-impregnated cement is commonly used in orthopedic surgery

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Infections following Orthopedic operations that include implants are common and difficult to treat. C. acnes is the most common pathogen found in infections of shoulder implants.

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This page is a summary of: An in vitro analysis of various antibiotic cement combinations against Cutibacterium acnes, Seminars in Arthroplasty JSES, December 2023, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1053/j.sart.2023.06.025.
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