DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a complete knee replacement. Now when I go to the dentist, he insists that I take a one-time dose of clindamycin (600 mg) on the day of the visit. (I am allergic to penicillin.) ...

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We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Many orthopedic surgeons and dentists use antibiotic ...

Knee and hip replacements are increasing globally due to an ageing population. In the United States, the number of patients needing a joint replacement will exceed 2.7 million in the next 7 years.