Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
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This cluster of papers focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of prosthetic joint infections, including periprosthetic joint infections associated with orthopedic implants. It covers topics such as osteomyelitis, antibiotic prophylaxis, biofilm infections, diagnostic imaging techniques, and surgical approaches. The papers also discuss infection risk factors and the economic burden of periprosthetic joint infections.
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periprosthetic joint infection; osteomyelitis; septic arthritis; bone infection; bone and joint infections; chronic osteomyelitis; revision arthroplasty; pediatric bone infection; implant-associated infection; antibiotic-loaded bone cement; joint infection; two-stage revision; acute osteomyelitis; local antibiotic delivery; acute hematogenous osteomyelitis; synovial fluid culture; arthrocentesis; fracture-related infection; hematogenous osteomyelitis; knee joint infection; two-stage revision arthroplasty; implant retention; antibiotic spacer; hip infection; post-traumatic osteomyelitis
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Morton address: 36248975301339498 · morton4x16-v1
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