Vacuum-assisted closure in the treatment of early hip joint infections
<p>The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of the vacuum-assisted closure (V.A.C.) system in the treatment of early hip joint infections. 28 patients (11 m / 17 f; mean age 71 y. [43-84]) with early hip joint infections have been treated by means of the V.A.C.-therapy. At lea...
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| Language: | English |
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Ivyspring International Publisher
2009-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medical Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.medsci.org/v06p0241.htm |