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      New developments in diagnosis and treatment of infection in orthopedic implants.

      Clinical Infectious Diseases: An Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
      Humans, Prostheses and Implants, microbiology, Prosthesis-Related Infections, diagnosis, drug therapy, Surgical Wound Infection

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          Orthopedic implants have revolutionized treatment of bone fractures and noninfectious joint arthritis. Today, the risk for orthopedic device-related infection (ODRI) is <1%-2%. However, the absolute number of patients with infection continuously increases as the number of patients requiring such implants grows. Treatment of ODRIs most frequently includes long-term antimicrobial treatment and removal of the implant. Recent evidence from observational trials and 1 randomized clinical trial indicate that a subset of patients can be successfully treated with retention of the implant. Patients eligible for such a treatment must meet the following criteria: acute infection defined as signs and symptoms lasting <14-28 days, an unambiguous diagnosis based on histopathology and microbiology, a stable implant, and susceptibility of the microorganism to an effective orally available antimicrobial agent.

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          10.1086/321863

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          Humans,Prostheses and Implants,microbiology,Prosthesis-Related Infections,diagnosis,drug therapy,Surgical Wound Infection

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