Infection after fracture fixation: current surgical and microbiological concepts

WJ Metsemakers, R Kuehl, TF Moriarty, RG Richards… - Injury, 2018 - Elsevier
One of the most challenging complications in trauma surgery is infection after fracture
fixation (IAFF). IAFF may result in permanent functional loss or even amputation of the …

Orthopaedic biofilm infections

W Zimmerli, P Sendi - Apmis, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Many infections of the musculoskeletal system are biofilm infections that develop on non‐
living surfaces. Microorganisms adhere either on dead bone (sequesters) or implants. As a …

General treatment principles for fracture-related infection: recommendations from an international expert group

WJ Metsemakers, M Morgenstern, E Senneville… - Archives of Orthopaedic …, 2020 - Springer
Fracture-related infection (FRI) remains a challenging complication that creates a heavy
burden for orthopaedic trauma patients, their families and treating physicians, as well as for …

[HTML][HTML] The influence of biomechanical stability on bone healing and fracture-related infection: the legacy of Stephan Perren.

AL Foster, TF Moriarty, C Zalavras, M Morgenstern… - Injury, 2021 - Elsevier
Bone healing is a complicated process of tissue regeneration that is influenced by multiple
biological and biomechanical processes. In a minority of cases, these physiological …

Metals for bone implants: Safety, design, and efficacy

N Shayesteh Moghaddam, M Taheri Andani… - Biomanufacturing …, 2016 - Springer
Like most bone deficits, mandibular segmental defects may result from surgical
reconstruction due to congenital deformity, tumor resection, other pathologies, senescence …

Chronic posttraumatic osteomyelitis and infected nonunion of the tibia: current management concepts

MJ Patzakis, CG Zalavras - … -Journal of the American Academy of …, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Chronic posttraumatic osteomyelitis and infected nonunion of the tibia are complex
problems that result in considerable morbidity and can threaten viability of the limb …

Adverse reactions to injectable soft tissue permanent fillers

L Christensen, V Breiting, M Janssen, J Vuust… - Aesthetic plastic …, 2005 - Springer
Background Synthetic injectable facial fillers with a permanent effect are widely atoxic and
nonimmunogenic, but they differ with respect to composition and in chemical and biologic …

Maintenance of hardware after early postoperative infection following fracture internal fixation

M Berkes, WT Obremskey, B Scannell, JK Ellington… - JBJS, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Background: The development of a deep wound infection in the presence of hardware after
open reduction and internal fixation presents a clinical dilemma, and there is scant literature …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of animal models for Staphylococcus aureus osteomyelitis

W Reizner, JG Hunter, NT O'Malley… - European cells & …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) osteomyelitis is a significant complication for
orthopaedic patients undergoing surgery, particularly with fracture fixation and arthroplasty …

Biodegradable implants for internal fixation of fractures and accelerated bone regeneration

P Wang, Y Gong, G Zhou, W Ren, X Wang - ACS omega, 2023 - ACS Publications
Bone fractures have always been a burden to patients due to their common occurrence and
severe complications. Traditionally, operative treatments have been widely used in the clinic …