Improved detection of infection in hip replacements. A currently underestimated problem.

Tunney, M M

Improved detection of infection in hip replacements. A currently underestimated problem. [electronic resource] - The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume Jul 1998 - 568-72 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0301-620X

10.1302/0301-620x.80b4.8473 doi


Acetabulum--microbiology
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anaerobiosis
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip--adverse effects
Bacteriological Techniques
Cell Count
Colony Count, Microbial
Female
Femur--microbiology
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections--diagnosis
Hip Prosthesis--adverse effects
Humans
Leukocyte Count
Lymphocytes--pathology
Macrophages--pathology
Male
Middle Aged
Neutrophils--pathology
Propionibacterium acnes--growth & development
Prosthesis-Related Infections--diagnosis
Reoperation
Staphylococcal Infections--diagnosis
Staphylococcus epidermidis--growth & development