S. Gitelis, Gregory T. Brebach
2002.6.1Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The use of local antibiotics from a biodegradable implant for chronic osteomyelitis is an attractive alternative and the implant delivers high tissue levels, obliterates dead space, aids bone repair and does not need to be removed.
Abstract
The use of local antibiotics from a biodegradable implant for chronic osteomyelitis is an attractive alternative. The implant delivers high tissue levels, obliterates dead space, aids bone repair and does not need to be removed. The purpose of this paper is to review our early clinical experience with custom-made calcium sulfate (Osteoset bone void filler) antibiotic-impregnated implants.
Citation format
GITELIS, S.; BREBACH, Gregory T. The treatment of chronic osteomyelitis with a biodegradable antibiotic-impregnated implant. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002, 10: 53–60.