IO Vancomycin Into the Medial Malleolus vs IV Administration in Revision TKA
No applicable phase (e.g. observational)
Conditions:
Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
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Overview
Purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of intravenous and intraosseous antibiotic administration techniques during revision total knee arthroplasty
Who can participate
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient is undergoing a revision total knee arthroplasty where in the opinion of the investigator, the patient's existing tibial component excludes the tibial tubercle as a valid intraosseous injection site.
* Patient is able to understand the study design and intervention and gives informed consent to participate in the study.
* Age \> 18 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contraindication to receiving vancomycin, cefepime, ancef, or other standard of care pre-operative antibiotic (allergy, medical issue, etc).
* Patient received or is scheduled to receive intravenous Vancomycin within 7 days prior to their planned revision procedure.
* Any hardware, condition, or anatomic status that prevents the medial malleolus from being a viable intraosseous injection site.
* Refusal to participate
* Any condition, in the opinion of the primary investigator, that deems the participant unsuitable for participation in the research study.