Pathogen-driven decision for implant retention in the management of infected total knee prostheses.

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Pathogen-driven decision for implant retention in the management of infected total knee prostheses. [electronic resource] - International orthopaedics Aug 2013 - 1471-5 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

1432-5195

10.1007/s00264-013-1923-4 doi


Aged, 80 and over
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Cohort Studies
Debridement
Diagnosis, Differential
Disease Management
Female
Humans
Knee Prosthesis--adverse effects
Male
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus--isolation & purification
Prosthesis Retention
Prosthesis-Related Infections--diagnosis
Recurrence
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Staphylococcal Infections--diagnosis
Staphylococcus aureus--isolation & purification
Streptococcal Infections--diagnosis
Streptococcus--isolation & purification