Ertapenem Articulating Spacer for the Treatment of Polymicrobial Total Knee Arthroplasty Infection
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Ertapenem Articulating Spacer for the Treatment of Polymicrobial Total Knee Arthroplasty Infection
Introduction. Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are the primary cause of early failure of the total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Polymicrobial TKA infections are often associated with a higher risk of treatment failure. The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of ertapenem loaded spacers in the treatment of polymicrobial PJI. Methods. There were 18 patients enrolled; nine patients with ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1712-9532,1918-1493
DOI: 10.1155/2016/5753489