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Review
. 2003:52:223-45.

The infected total hip arthroplasty

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Review

The infected total hip arthroplasty

Eduardo A Salvati et al. Instr Course Lect. 2003.

Abstract

Deep infection following total hip arthroplasty remains one of the most serious local complications preventing a successful outcome. Correct diagnosis of infection is dependent on identification of the pathogen. Treatment consists of incision and debridement. Before surgery, the patient should be in good dental health, have good nutritional status, and should be free of infection in any organ system that can later seed the artificial joint.

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