The Infected Implant

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

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