Häftad, Engelska, 2009
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Musculosketal infections are potentially devastating for the patient,his family and the health care services, as they may lead to functionalimpairment, long lasting disability, or even permanent handicap.This problem may also have socioeconomic implications. Infectioncommonly results in prolonged use of antibiotics, multiple operations,complications, extended rehabilitation and long lasting followupvisits with additional costs for the health care provider.This book covers contributions from international experts who cametogether in Potsdam, Germany, at the invitation of Professor HeinoKienapfel, MD PhD, of the Department of Special OrthopaedicSurgery and Traumatology of the Centre of Joint Arthroplasty,Auguste Viktoria Clinics Berlin.The focus of this book is the state of the art of:-Antimicrobial Resistances: Facts and Statistics- Arthroplasty Registers in EU: Status and Development- Microbiology in Arthroplasty- Strategies in Antibiotic Treatment- Spacer Management: Clinical Experiences and Requirements- Biofilm Creation: Low Grade Infection- Revision: Cemented vs. Cementless- Revision: One-stage vs. Two-stage treatment
