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European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

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01-07-2019 | Computed Tomography | Editorial

Diagnosing fracture-related infections: can we optimize our nuclear imaging techniques?

Authors: Andor W. J. M. Glaudemans, Paul Bosch, Riemer H. J. A. Slart, Frank F. A. IJpma, Geertje A. M. Govaert

Published in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging | Issue 8/2019

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“It is difficult to treat a disease that has not been properly diagnosed”

Fracture-related infection (FRI) is one of the most serious problems in orthopaedic care. The incidence of FRI is estimated to be 3%, but may be as high as 45%, depending on comorbidities (diabetes, vascular disease, smoking) and the extent of the injury (presence of severe soft tissue injuries). FRI has a huge impact on the patient’s daily life, since this condition often requires a lengthy treatment regime including multiple reoperations and prolonged antibiotic treatment, and could even require limb amputation. …

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Title: Diagnosing fracture-related infections: can we optimize our nuclear imaging techniques?
Authors: Andor W. J. M. Glaudemans
Paul Bosch
Riemer H. J. A. Slart
Frank F. A. IJpma
Geertje A. M. Govaert
Publication date: 01-07-2019
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
Scintigraphy
Published in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging / Issue 8/2019
Print ISSN: 1619-7070
Electronic ISSN: 1619-7089
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-019-04378-5

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