| Literature DB >> 23478901 |
S Oestern1, D Varoga, R Trompetter, S Lippross, T Klüter, M Weuster, O Schröder, A Seekamp.
Abstract
Knee joint infection represents an emergency case at every age. Joint infection occurs frequently after trauma or joint surgery. The infection can be caused by numerous bacteria, viruses, or yeasts; however, Staphylococcus aureus is identified as the cause in 85-95 % of joint infections. Early treatment is important for patient outcome. In addition to synovectomy and therapeutic arthroscopy, antibiotic therapy is essential and should be started after sample recovery.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23478901 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-012-2325-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Unfallchirurg ISSN: 0177-5537 Impact factor: 1.000