The Antibiotic Nail in the Treatment of Long Bone Infection: Technique and Results.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2017
Abstract
Antibiotic cement nails provide a useful and relatively simple technique to treat intramedullary osteomyelitis of the long bones. These devices provide stability as well as local, targeted antibiotics, which are both critical aspects of osteomyelitis management. Additionally, the use of a threaded core is a critical component of successful cement nail assembly. With adherence to the simple principles outlined in this review, surgeons can expect reliably good results using these drug-delivery implants.
Volume
48
Issue
2
First Page
155
Last Page
165
ISSN
1558-1373
Published In/Presented At
Koury, K. L., Hwang, J. S., & Sirkin, M. (2017). The Antibiotic Nail in the Treatment of Long Bone Infection: Technique and Results. The Orthopedic clinics of North America, 48(2), 155–165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2016.12.006
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
28336039
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article