Predilection for developing a hematogenous orthopaedic implant-associated infection in older versus younger mice
Abstract Background The pathogenesis of hematogenous orthopaedic implant-associated infections (HOIAI) remains largely unknown, with little understanding of the influence of the physis on bacterial seeding. Since the growth velocity in the physis of long bones decreases during aging, we sought to ev...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02594-0 |