Use of muscular flaps for the treatment of hip prosthetic joint infection: a systematic review

Use of muscular flaps for the treatment of hip prosthetic joint infection: a systematic review

Abstract Background Deep periprosthetic infection after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a serious and challenging complication for the orthopedic surgeon. Muscular flaps may represent a valid management option for the treatment of this condition. We present a systematic literature review about the u...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Rovere, Domenico De Mauro, Marco D’Orio, Camillo Fulchignoni, Maria Rosaria Matrangolo, Carlo Perisano, Antonio Ziranu, Elisabetta Pataia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Arthroplasty
Hip replacement
Joint infection
Hip prosthesis
Muscular flaps
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04945-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04945-8

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