Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections After Hip Arthroplasty.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Necrotizing soft-tissue infections are a rare complication following hip arthroplasty procedures. These rapidly spreading infections have a high mortality rate and must be diagnosed and treated in an expeditious manner. This article discusses the epidemiology, classification, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions and describes 2 related case reports.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Postoperative Complications
- Soft Tissue Infections
Anatomy
- hip