Journal article
Management of infected extremity endoprostheses: a systematic review
Abstract
BackgroundEndoprosthetic reconstructions have become increasingly common in the setting of significant bone loss. Indications include revision arthroplasty, trauma, and reconstruction in the setting of primary malignancies or bony metastases. Although the use of endoprostheses has several advantages, they carry a high risk of infection. The purpose of this review is to determine the success rates of surgical management of infected …
Authors
Nucci N; Gazendam A; Gouveia K; Ghert M; Wilson D
Journal
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Vol. 30, No. 7, pp. 1139–1149
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
October 2020
DOI
10.1007/s00590-020-02699-y
ISSN
1633-8065