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Propionibacterium acnes infections in patients with idiopathic scoliosis: a case-control study and review of the literature. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Purpose:Surgical site infection (SSI) caused by Propionibacterium acnes is an infrequent but devastating complication after spinal fusion. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for SSI with Propionibacterium acnes after spinal fusion for
Blanco, J   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

Modular component exchange and outcome of DAIR for hip and knee periprosthetic joint infection: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis

open access: yesBone & Joint Open, 2021
Aims: The aim of this meta-analysis is to assess the association between exchange of modular parts in debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) procedure and outcomes for hip and knee periprosthetic joint infection (PJI).
Maxime Gerritsen   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis case with newly defined UNC13D (C.175G>C; p.Ala59Pro) mutation and a rare complication [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) represents a severe hyperinflammatory condition with cardinal symptoms of prolonged fever, cytopenias, hepatosplenomegaly, and hemophagocytosis by activated, morphologically benign macrophages with impaired ...
Akpınar, Funda Özgürler   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

Using Enamel Matrix Derivative to Improve Treatment Efficacy in Periodontal Furcation Defects [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Purpose Furcations are complicated periodontal defects. Untreated furcations lead to loss of the involved teeth and supporting tissues. It has been demonstrated that regenerative biomaterials are beneficial in reconstruction of the bone surrounding ...
Aimetti   +10 more
core   +2 more sources

Biologically Active Implants Prevent Mortality in a Mouse Sepsis Model

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A modular, triple‐action titanium implant is developed to prevent implant‐associated infections by repelling bacteria, killing pathogens, and enhancing tissue integration. Coatings with phage cocktails targeting P. aeruginosa and S. aureus show significant bacterial reduction and improved survival in a mouse sepsis model.
Martin Stark   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy evaluation of a minimally invasive surgical procedure (oblique lateral interbody fusion) for lumbar spinal tuberculosis—retrospective cohort study

open access: yesFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
ObjectiveIn the current study, to demonstrate the advantages of oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF), we focused on the therapeutics for lumbar spinal tuberculosis with the comparison of three treatments, including anterior approach, posterior ...
Ke Zheng   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Surgical Diabetic Foot Debridement: Improving Training and Practice Utilizing the Traffic Light Principle

open access: yesInternational Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2019
Comprehensive management of a severe diabetic foot infection focus on clear treatment pathways. Including rapid, radical debridement of all infection in addition to intravenous antibiotics and supportive measures.
R. Ahluwalia   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Current Challenges in Hemostasis and Advances in Particle‐Assisted Styptic Devices

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Here persistent limitations in hemostatic technologies are highlighted and cutting‐edge biomimetic, microparticle‐assisted, and nanoengineered systems with integrated drug delivery are showcased. Moreover, the article identifies fresh directions toward the next‐generation of multifunctional hemostatic devices with superior efficacy and accessibility ...
Daniele Baiocco   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of nonsurgical periodontal therapy with hand scaler, conventional ultrasonic scaler, and vector™ ultrasonic system in patients with generalized chronic periodontitis

open access: yesIndian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2016
Background: The purpose of the study was to compare clinical efficacy of nonsurgical periodontal therapy with hand scaler, conventional ultrasonic scaler, and Vector™ ultrasonic system in patients with generalized chronic periodontitis.
Ashutosh Nirola   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fast and Reliable Autonomous Surgical Debridement with Cable-Driven Robots Using a Two-Phase Calibration Procedure

open access: yes, 2018
Automating precision subtasks such as debridement (removing dead or diseased tissue fragments) with Robotic Surgical Assistants (RSAs) such as the da Vinci Research Kit (dVRK) is challenging due to inherent non-linearities in cable-driven systems.
Canny, John   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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