Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 9, issue 2
Articles | Volume 9, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-117-2024
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-117-2024
© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 9, issue 2
Case report
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13 Mar 2024
Case report |  | 13 Mar 2024

Use of a silver-coated plate to treat a postoperative infection after high tibial osteotomy – a case report

Rene Burchard and Jan A. Graw

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Short summary
Postoperative infections after orthopedic procedures are a burden for patients, surgeons, and the healthcare system. Treatment of these complications is often difficult. In one such case the infection could be treated by the use of an orthopedic implant covered with silver. The silver ions are able to kill bacteria, which could be an upcoming option for treatment of these cases.
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