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Orthopedic infectious diseases: a survey on the composition and perceived value of an emerging subspecialty clinical
Nicolás Cortés-Penfield1, Don Bambino Geno Tai2, Angela Hewlett1
1Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
Abstract:
We surveyed US orthopedic infectious disease (Ortho ID) specialists and surgeons ( clinicians from at least 17 institutions). Three-quarters had a dedicated clinic or inpatient service; orthopedic device-related infections were most commonly seen. All respondents highly valued Ortho ID teams for improving multidisciplinary communication, trust, access to care, and outcomes.
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