Prosthesis infections after orthopedic joint replacement: the possible role of bacterial biofilms
Prosthesis-related infection is a serious complication for patients after orthopedic joint replacement, which is currently difficult to treat with antibiotic therapy. Consequently, in most cases, removal of the infected prosthesis is the only solution to cure the infection. It is, therefore, importa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Open Medical Publishing
2013-06-01
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| Series: | Orthopedic Reviews |
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| Online Access: | http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/4568 |