Two-stage procedure in the treatment of late chronic hip infections - spacer implantation
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Two-stage procedure in the treatment of late chronic hip infections - spacer implantation
Infection after total hip arthroplasties (THA) is a devastating complication with significant consequences for both the patients and the healthcare systems. In recent times, a two stage procedure using antibiotic-impregnated interim spacers has become the most popular treatment for late chronic hip joint infections after THA with success rates over 90%. In this review, we discuss the different ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Medical Sciences
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1449-1907
DOI: 10.7150/ijms.6.253