Influence of prophylactic antibiotics and ultraviolet radiation
| Treatment | THA, no. (and %) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | No infection | Infection | |
| No antibiotics or UV radiation | 438 | 431 | 7 (1.6) |
| Antibiotics but no UV radiation | 194 | 189 | 5 (2.6) |
| UV radiation but no antibiotics | 74 | 73 | 1 (1.4) |
| Antibiotics and UV radiation | 1287 | 1271 | 16 (1.2) |
THA = total hip arthroplasty; UV = ultraviolet.