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The application of bioimplants in the management of chronic osteomyelitis
Jue Wang1, Jason H Calhoun, Jon T Mader
1Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston TX 77555-1115, USA.
Orthopedics
|November 28, 2002
Abstract:
The management of musculoskeletal infections is an increasing challenge to clinicians. Bioimplants provide a unique system for skeletal specific drug delivery. Antibiotic-impregnated beads and spacers can be used to treat chronic osteomyelitis and deep soft-tissue infections locally with higher antibiotic concentrations, while avoiding potential systemic side effects.