Long-term patient-related quality of life after fracture-related infections of the long bones

Long-term patient-related quality of life after fracture-related infections of the long bones

Aims: We aimed to evaluate the long-term impact of fracture-related infection (FRI) on patients’ physical health and psychological wellbeing. For this purpose, quality of life after successful surgical treatment of FRIs of long bones was assessed. Methods: A total of 37 patients treated between Nove...

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Main Authors: Nike Walter, Markus Rupp, Katja Hierl, Christian Pfeifer, Maximilian Kerschbaum, Thilo Hinterberger, Volker Alt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery 2021-05-01
Series:Bone & Joint Research
Subjects:
fracture-related infection
quality of life
psychological outcomes
Online Access:https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/epdf/10.1302/2046-3758.105.BJR-2020-0532

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https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/epdf/10.1302/2046-3758.105.BJR-2020-0532

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