Infected orthopedic implants | ||
| The Egyptian Orthopaedic Journal | ||
| Volume 51, Issue 3, July 2016, Pages 187-198 PDF (606.06 K) | ||
| DOI: 10.4103/1110-1148.208908 | ||
| Author | ||
| Abulfotooh M. Eid | ||
| Abstract | ||
Infected orthopedic implants present a heavy burden to patients, surgeons and the community in terms of morbidity, mortality and cost. In this mini review sources of infection are traced and so are the risk factors and incidence. The pathomechanisms are explored and the clinical presentations as well as diagnostic tools are discussed. In addition, the various treatment methods are explained. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Antibiotic resistance; infected implants; secondary oseomyelitis | ||
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