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Title:

[Infection after arthroscopy]

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Paul, J; Kirchhoff, C; Imhoff, AB; Hinterwimmer, S
Abstract:
Infection of a peripheral joint following arthroscopic surgery is extremely rare, with an incidence of up to 0.42%. However, the consequences of delayed diagnosis can be dramatic. Besides taking an exact patient history, C-reactive protein determination and, especially, diagnostic arthrocentesis are required. For early-stage infections, arthroscopic therapy has been proven valuable. In addition, calculated and antibiogram-adjusted antibiotic therapy is essential. In the case of persisting signs...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Orthopade
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
37
Journal issue:
11
Pages contribution:
1048, 1050-2, 1054-5
Language:
de
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00132-008-1309-2
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18784915
Print-ISSN:
0085-4530
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Sportorthopädie (Prof. Imhoff)
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