Implant infection caused by dermatitis: a report of two cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report 2 cases of implant infection with Staphylococcus aureus associated with dermatitis. In both cases, the skin at the surgical site was normal and full antiseptic measures were taken. One patient had a history of chronic asteatotic eczema complicated by cellulitis; the other had generalised exfoliative dermatitis with an atopic aetiology. Dermatitis at sites remote from the operative site may be a contributing factor in implant infection.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Femoral Fractures
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
- Staphylococcal Infections
Anatomy
- hip
- femur