[Evidence-based implant choice in infections of the spine : Is it a gut thing, after all?]
[Evidence-based implant choice in infections of the spine : Is it a gut thing, after all?]
Orthopade. 2020 Jul 13;:
Authors: Bullmann V
Abstract
The choice of implant in an infection of the spine depends on what type of infection it is: discitis, spondylodiscitis, early infection after spinal surgery, or a late infection. The appropriate treatment strategies vary. In spondylodiscitis, a titanium implant may be necessary. In implant-associated early infections, surgical sanitization is often sufficient without changing the implant. In late infections, implant exchange is necessary because of biofilm.
PMID: 32661896 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Der Orthopade - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bullmann V Tags: Orthopade Source Type: research
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