Use of positron emission tomography to detect infection around antibiotic-loaded cement spacers in patients with high C-reactive protein levels.

Huang, Ming-Jhe

Use of positron emission tomography to detect infection around antibiotic-loaded cement spacers in patients with high C-reactive protein levels. [electronic resource] - Orthopedics Oct 2011 - e605-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1938-2367

10.3928/01477447-20110826-08 doi


Adult
Aged
Anti-Bacterial Agents--administration & dosage
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip--adverse effects
Bone Cements
C-Reactive Protein--analysis
Debridement
Female
Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
Hip Joint
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Positron-Emission Tomography--methods
Prosthesis-Related Infections--diagnostic imaging
Reoperation
Surgical Wound Infection--diagnostic imaging