| Literature DB >> 8052866 |
F Draijer1, T Lorentzen, R Nissen, D Havemann.
Abstract
Knee-joint empyema requires prompt surgical management. After debridement the joint needs to be irrigated for several days. Functional follow-up treatment with electromotive splints according to the CPM concept should begin soon after surgery. Follow-up examination of patients treated in this way for knee-joint empyema showed a protracted course with worse results for empyemas subsequent to arthrotomy, while joint infections after less severe injuries (skin lesions, puncture) healed successfully.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 8052866
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Unfallchirurg ISSN: 0177-5537 Impact factor: 1.000