Abstract
The management of musculoskeletal infections is an increasing challenge to clinicians. Bioimplants provide a unique system for skeletal specific drug delivery. Antibiotic-impregnated beads and spacers can be used to treat chronic osteomyelitis and deep soft-tissue infections locally with higher antibiotic concentrations, while avoiding potential systemic side effects.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1247-1252 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Orthopedics |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| State | Published - Nov 1 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine