Infection

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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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA630329

Entities

People

  • Andrew H. Schmidt
  • Janette M. Harro
  • Joseph C Wenke
  • Lawrence X. Webb
  • Mark E. Shirtliff
  • Ranjani Prabhakara
  • Theodore Miclau

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Cells
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Electrospray Ionization
  • Health Services
  • Immune System
  • Infection
  • Microorganisms
  • Peptide Growth Factors
  • Resistance
  • Wound Infections
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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