[Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in orthopedics].

This study outlines the special connection between hip endoprosthesis implantation and the dangers of surgical infections. It surveys in detail the theoretical and practical aspects of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis. On the basis of 85 cement hip prosthesis the author summarize the characteristics of the second generation Cephalosporins and give an account of their favourable results achieved by the use of Zinacef injection.