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