Internal fixation for osteomyelitis of cervical spine: the issue of persistence of culture positive infection around the implants.
BACKGROUND: We describe the management of osteomyelitis of the cervical spine, utilizing internal fixation with subsequent removal and culture of the implants. Four out of five patients had evidence of bacterial colonisation in close proximity to the internal fixation device. METHODS: Five consecuti...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2003
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