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Review
. 2010 Sep;24(9):583-6.
doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e3181eebf12.

Infection

Theodore Miclau  1 , Andrew H Schmidt, Joseph C Wenke, Lawrence X Webb, Janette M Harro, Ranjani Prabhakara, Mark E Shirtliff
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Review

Infection

Theodore Miclau et al. J Orthop Trauma. 2010 Sep.

Abstract

Musculoskeletal infection is a clinical problem with significant direct healthcare costs. The prevalence of infection after closed, elective surgery is frequently estimated to be less than 2%, but in severe injuries, posttraumatic infection rates have been reported as 10% or greater. Although clinical infections are found outside the realm of medical devices, it is clear that the enormous increase of infections associated with the use of implants presents a major challenge worldwide. This review summarizes recent advances in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal infections.

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