Infection and arthritis. Infection of prosthetic joints.
Infection of prosthetic joints is one of the most devastating complications following replacement surgery. The size of the problem, the diagnostic puzzle, bacteriological findings and treatment modalities are highlighted.
Lidgren
Lars
L
Department of Orthopaedics, Lund University Hospital, Lund SE-221 85, Sweden. lars.lidgren@ort.lu.se
Knutson
Kaj
K
Stefánsdóttir
Anna
A
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012086:Reoperation; D012307:Risk Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents