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Is nasal carriage of the main acquisition pathway for surgical-site infection in orthopaedic surgery? [PDF]

, 2010
International audienceThe endogenous or exogenous origin of , responsible for orthopaedic surgical-site infections (SSI), remains debated. We conducted a multicentre prospective cohort study to analyse the respective part of exogenous contamination and ...
Bejuy, J., Berthelot, P., Cazorla, C., Farizon, F., Fayard, J.-P., Grattard, F., Lucht, F., Meley, R., Passot, J.-P., Pozzetto, B.   +9 more
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Epidemiological characteristics of nosocomial bloodstream infections and their causes [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2006
Background/Aim. Nosocomial bloodstream infections (BSI) contribute to grater morbidity and mortality rates, as well as to increasing length of hospital stay and health care costs.
Šuljagić Vesna, Mirović Veljko
doaj   +1 more source

Acute Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Diagnosis and Treatment [PDF]

, 2015
Infection is one of the most serious complications after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The current incidence of prosthetic knee infection is 1-3%, depending on the series(.) For treatment and control to be more cost effective, multidisciplinary groups ...
Maculé Beneyto, Francisco, Martínez Pastor, Juan Carlos, Suso Vergara, Santiago   +2 more
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Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz, Jonas De Breuck, Sahar Salehi, Meike N. Leiske   +3 more
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Does Using Highly Porous Tantalum in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty Reduce the Rate of Periprosthetic Joint Infection? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Arthroplasty Today
Background: Studies suggest tantalum (Ta) implants may have inherent antibacterial properties. However, there is no consensus regarding the effectiveness of Ta in preventing periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after revision total hip arthroplasty (rTHA)
Peyman Mirghaderi, MD, MPH, Nasim Eshraghi, Erfan Sheikhbahaei, MD, Mohammadreza Razzaghof, MD, MPH, Kiarash Roustai-Geraylow, MD, Alireza Pouramini, MD, Mohammad Mirahmadi Eraghi, Fatemeh Kafi, MD, Sayed Mohammad Javad Mortazavi, MD   +8 more
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Prosthetic joint infections [PDF]

, 2013
Objectives: To review the available literature on prosthetic joint infections and provide recommendations on management particularly the importance of identifying the causative organism and starting the most appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Fsadni, Claudia, Fsadni, Peter
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Computational Modeling Meets 3D Bioprinting: Emerging Synergies in Cardiovascular Disease Modeling

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Emerging advances in three‐dimensional bioprinting and computational modeling are reshaping cardiovascular (CV) research by enabling more realistic, patient‐specific tissue platforms. This review surveys cutting‐edge approaches that merge biomimetic CV constructs with computational simulations to overcome the limitations of traditional models, improve ...
Tanmay Mukherjee, Mehdi Salar Amoli, Sarah Rezapourdamanab, Lama Rita El Shammas, Martin L. Tomov, Emilio A. Mendiola, Vahid Serpooshan, Reza Avazmohammadi   +7 more
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Periprosthetic Joint Infection Caused by Brucella: Four Case Reports and a Systematic Review of Literature

Arthroplasty Today
Background: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by Brucella spp. is an exceedingly rare occurrence, leading to a lack of consensus regarding its diagnosis and treatment.
Shenghong Wang, MD, Xiaoyun Sheng, MD, Laiwei Guo, MD, Zecheng Zong, MD, Xuehai Chen, MD, Dacheng Zhao, MD, Bin Geng, PhD, Yayi Xia, PhD   +7 more
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The clinical, radiological, microbiological, and molecular profile of the skin-penetration site of transfemoral amputees treated with bone-anchored prostheses. [PDF]

, 2017
The breach of the skin barrier is a critical issue associated with the treatment of individuals with transfemoral amputation (TFA) using osseointegrated, percutaneous titanium implants.
Berlin, Örjan, Brånemark, Rickard, Lennerås, Maria, Omar, Omar, Palmquist, Anders, Thomsen, Peter, Trobos, Margarita, Tsikandylakis, Georgios, Vazirisani, Forugh   +8 more
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Laser‐Assisted Processing and Modification of Bioactive Glasses: A Review

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Laser technologies provide powerful tools to process and transform bioactive glasses for advanced biomedical applications. This review discusses laser‐matter interaction mechanisms, laser surface engineering, and laser‐assisted fabrication of scaffolds and nanofibers.
Antonio Riveiro, Mario González‐Quintas, Mónica Fernández‐Arias, Jesús del Val, Félix Quintero, Rafael Comesaña, Fernando Lusquiños, Julian R. Jones, Juan Pou   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source