Diabetic foot infection is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputations
worldwide. In addition, diabetes mellitus and sequela of the disease are increasing in …

Bacterial adhesion on dental implants may cause peri-implant disease including peri-
implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis may lead to bone resorption and …

Background For the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection, real evidence-based guidelines to
aid clinicians in choosing the most accurate diagnostic strategy are lacking. Aim and …

Introduction In adults with a suspicion of peripheral bone infection, evidence-based
guidelines in choosing the most accurate diagnostic strategy are lacking. Aim and methods …

There has been a significant increase in the number of joint prosthesis replacements
worldwide. Although relatively uncommon, complications can occur with the most serious …

In implant infections, a quick and reliable identification of the etiological agent is crucial to
realizing efficacious therapies. Among molecular methods, automated ribotyping has proven …

Objectives Peripheral bone infection (PBI) and prosthetic joint infection (PJI) are two different
infectious conditions of the musculoskeletal system. They have in common to be quite …

Infections of the bones and joints, if misdiagnosed, may result in serious morbidity and even
mortality. A prompt diagnosis followed by appropriate management may reduce the …

Because of its role in infection and inflammatory processes, the chemokine receptor CXCR4
might be a potent target in imaging of infectious and inflammatory diseases. The aim of this …

In an attempt to regain function and aesthetics in the craniofacial region, different
biomaterials, including titanium, hydroxyapatite, biodegradable polymers and composites …