Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Implant Infection in the Distal Upper Extremity.

Edwards, Claire; Sheppard, Nicholas N · J Hand Surg Am · 2018

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Abstract

Implant related infection is relatively unusual in surgery to the hand and distal upper limb. When such infections occur, the consequences can be devastating. We review the latest guidance and research on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of implant-associated infections in the hand and distal upper limb.

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