The management of periprosthetic infections in the future: a review of new forms of treatment

The number of arthroplasties being undertaken is expected to grow year on year, and periprosthetic joint infections will be an increasing socioeconomic burden. The challenge to prevent and eradicate these infections has resulted in the emergence of several new strategies, which are discussed in this...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The bone & joint journal 2015-09, Vol.97-B (9), p.1162-1169
Hauptverfasser:	George, D A, Gant, V, Haddad, F S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage Arthroplasty, Replacement - methods Arthroplasty, Replacement - trends Coated Materials, Biocompatible Disease Management Humans Joint Prosthesis - adverse effects Photochemotherapy - methods Prosthesis Design Prosthesis-Related Infections - etiology Prosthesis-Related Infections - prevention & control Prosthesis-Related Infections - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	The number of arthroplasties being undertaken is expected to grow year on year, and periprosthetic joint infections will be an increasing socioeconomic burden. The challenge to prevent and eradicate these infections has resulted in the emergence of several new strategies, which are discussed in this review. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:1162-9.
ISSN:	2049-4394 2049-4408
DOI:	10.1302/0301-620X.97B9.35295