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  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Infectious disease
  • Biomaterials science

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  • Orthopaedic infections pose significant challenges in trauma care, leading to increased morbidity and costs.
  • Current diagnostic methods have limitations, necessitating exploration of novel approaches.
  • Biofilm formation on implants complicates treatment and often requires surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current and emerging technologies for diagnosing orthopaedic infections.
  • To examine strategies for preventing implant-related infections.
  • To discuss the management of post-traumatic osteomyelitis and local antibiotic delivery systems.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of diagnostic technologies (e.g., PCR-MS, optical imaging).
  • Analysis of preventive strategies, including antibiotic-impregnated implants.
  • Examination of treatment modalities for osteomyelitis, focusing on local antibiotic delivery.

Main Results:

  • Emerging diagnostic tools offer potential improvements over the gold standard.
  • Antibiotic-loaded implants and coatings are key prevention strategies requiring further optimization.
  • Local antibiotic delivery systems, such as PMMA beads and BBS, are advancing osteomyelitis treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Advancements in diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic technologies are expected to decrease orthopaedic infection incidence.
  • Optimizing these technologies will enhance patient care and reduce the burden of infection in trauma patients.
  • Continued research is vital for refining these innovative approaches in orthopaedic infection management.