10 Graft Infections

Jun 5, 2021 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on 10 Graft Infections

  Robert Tisherman, Itamar Neto, Orr Limpisvasti, and Carola F. van Eck Ligament reconstructions are one of the most frequently performed orthopaedic procedures. Postoperative graft infection, although a rare complication,…

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9 Spine Infections

Jun 5, 2021 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on 9 Spine Infections

  Caleb M. Yeung and Melvin C. Makhni Spine infections can have significant morbidity and mortality if not identified and treated appropriately. This category of orthopaedic infections can include infections…

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5 Osteomyelitis

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  Martin McNally Osteomyelitis is a fascinating condition that can affect all parts of the human skeleton. It presents in several distinct ways, but all have varying degrees of inflammation,…

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6 Treatment of the Septic Native Joint

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  Timothy L. Tan and Sommer Hammoud A septic native joint can be a debilitating condition that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Traditionally, a septic native joint was…

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2 Antibiotics for Orthopaedic Infections

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  Alaina S. Ritter and Sandra B. Nelson Antibiotics play a critical role in the treatment of bone and joint infections. In clinical practice, antibiotics may be delivered intravenously, orally,…

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1 Detection of Microbes in Orthopaedic Infections

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  Michael Henry, Andy O. Miller, and Barry D. Brause A very broad range of microorganisms cause orthopaedic infections. Modern diagnosis depends on traditional culture techniques, which remain in common…

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