Review article
https://doi.org/10.24141/1/9/1/9
Infections of the musculoskeletal system – review article
Luka Matanović
; Department for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinic for surgery, Clinical Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
Ivan Marić
; Department for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinic for surgery, Clinical Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
Josip Lojen
; Health center Petrinja, Croatia
Miljenko Franić
; Department for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinic for surgery, Clinical Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
Tomislav Mađarević
; School of Medicine University of Rijeka, Croatia
Abstract
Introduction: Infections of the musculoskeletal system can be divided into several basic groups depending on localization, duration and the presence of foreign material. Surgical infections increase the morbidity and mortality of patients, the financial cost of treatment, and represent a huge public health problem globally. Treatment of musculoskeletal infections can involve the use of antibiotics or surgery, and most often it is necessary to combine these two methods.
Aim: The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the musculoskeletal infections that orthopedic and trauma surgeons encounter in their work, along with an overview of the literature available on this topic.
Discussion: In the discussion, all infections of the musculoskeletal system are presented individually and the clinical presentation, diagnostics and modern treatment options are described for each.
Conclusion: We can conclude that all infections of the musculoskeletal system are potentially very serious conditions that, if not recognized and treated in time, can end in permanent disability, further hematogenous spread of bacteria and the development of sepsis, and even the death of the patient
Keywords
complications; infections; musculoskeletal system; orthopedic operations; treatment
Hrčak ID:
296162
URI
Publication date:
22.3.2023.
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