Postoperative Infections: Prevention and Management - 11/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.hcl.2010.01.002
R. Glenn Gaston, MD a, b, ⁎ 
, Marshall A. Kuremsky, MD c
, Marshall A. Kuremsky, MD c a Carolinas Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
b OrthoCarolina, 1915 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA
c Department of Orthopedics, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
Corresponding author. OrthoCarolina, 1915 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207.Résumé |
Postoperative infections continue to be a challenging problem. The incidence of bacterial antibiotic resistance such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is rising. There are numerous intrinsic patient factors that should be optimized before surgery to minimize the risk of surgical site infections. When postoperative infections develop, treatment must be individualized. This article outlines the principles that can help guide treatment.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Postoperative, Infection, Hand, Osteomyelitis, Wrist
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Vol 26 - N° 2
P. 265-280 - mai 2010 Retour au numéro
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