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Pseudofracture: An Acute Peripheral Tissue Trauma Model
Published on: April 18, 2011
[Fracture-related infections]
Per Hviid Gundtoft1, Mats Høy Bue1,2, Rehne Lessmann Hansen1
1Ortopædkirurgisk Afdeling, Aarhus Universitetshospital.
Abstract:
Fracture-related infections (FRI) is a challenging complication with a high risk of devastation outcomes for the patients. Diagnosing FRI is often difficult, and treatment frequently requires the effort of a multidisciplinary team. Recently, an international consensus group of experts from various scientific and medical organisations has published standardised guidelines of diagnosis and treatment. This review provides a summary of the latest studies and the general principles with respect to diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of patients with FRI.
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