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Infections in prosthetic devices.

E J Young¹, B Sugarman

¹Veterans Administration Medical Center, Houston, Texas.

The Surgical Clinics of North America

|February 1, 1988

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Prosthetic device infections are rare but serious complications following surgery. This review examines infections in permanently implanted devices, focusing on host-prosthesis interactions.

Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Infectious Diseases
Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

Prosthetic device infections are a significant concern in implant surgery.
Understanding host-prosthesis interactions is crucial for managing these complications.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current knowledge on infections associated with permanently implanted prosthetic devices.
To explore the complex interplay between the host and the prosthetic device in infection development.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent studies on prosthetic device infections.
Analysis of host-pathogen interactions at the implant site.
Synthesis of data on various types of permanently implanted devices.

Main Results:

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Infections are a rare but serious complication of prosthesis implantation.
Host-prosthesis interactions significantly influence infection risk and outcomes.
Diverse prosthetic devices are susceptible to infection.

Conclusions:

Effective management of prosthetic device infections requires a comprehensive understanding of host-prosthesis interactions.
Further research into preventative strategies and treatment modalities is warranted.
Minimizing infection risk is paramount for successful long-term prosthesis function.