Figure 1.
Flow diagram of the selection of studies included in the review.
[RCT=randomized controlled trial; FCBC= fluoride-containing bone cement; ALBC=antibiotic-loaded bone cement].
Figure 2.
The RRs and 95% CIs for the incidence of superficial infection among patients treated with vs. without antibiotic bone cement.
(ALBC vs. PBC and ALBC vs. SA) [ALBC: antibiotic-loaded bone cement; PBC: plain bone cement; SA: systemic antibiotic].
Figure 3.
The RRs and 95% CIs for the incidence of deep infection among patients treated with vs. without antibiotic bone cement.
(ALBC vs. PBC and ALBC vs. SA) [ALBC: antibiotic-loaded bone cement; PBC: plain bone cement; SA: systemic antibiotic].
Figure 4.
The RRs and 95% CIs for the incidence of deep infection among patients treated with vs. without antibiotic bone cement.
(Hip, Knee, Hip and Knee).
Figure 5.
The RRs and 95% CIs for the incidence of deep infection among patients treated with vs. without antibiotic bone cement.
(Gentamicin and Cefuroxime).
Figure 6.
Funnel plot to assess publication.
Funnel plot to assess publication for the most frequently reported outcome-the deep infection rate. (ALBC vs. PBC and ALBC vs. SA) [ALBC: antibiotic-loaded bone cement; PBC: plain bone cement; SA: systemic antibiotic].