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Implant-associated infections: an overview.

T L Hedrick1, J D Adams, R G Sawyer

  • 1University of Virginia Surgical Infectious Disease Laboratory, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. th8q@virginia.edu

Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants
|March 29, 2006
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The earliest dental implant dates back 5500 years, with modern surgical implants emerging in the 20th century. This review covers prosthetic devices and associated infections across multiple surgical fields.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Medical History
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The earliest known medical prosthesis, a dental implant, is 5500 years old.
  • Modern surgical implants, utilizing inert biomaterials, gained prominence in the 20th century.
  • Millions worldwide now receive prosthetic devices, highlighting the significance of implant-associated infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common prosthetic devices and their associated infections.
  • To examine epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of implant-associated infections.
  • To highlight advancements and future research needs in implant-related infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of prosthetic devices and infections.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data.

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  • Examination of diagnostic and treatment strategies across surgical specialties.

    • Main Results:

    • Prosthetic devices are widely used across general, plastic, orthopedic, dental, and neurosurgery.
    • Implant-associated infections pose a significant clinical challenge.
    • Technological advancements are improving implant efficacy and infection management.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of implant-associated infections is crucial.
    • Continued research is necessary to address challenges in this evolving field.
    • Interdisciplinary approaches are vital for optimizing patient outcomes with prosthetic devices.