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Thompson E, Qureshi A. Pathogens in FRI - Do bugs matter? - An analysis of FRI studies to assess your enemy. J Orthop 2024; 53:59-72. [PMID: 38476676 PMCID: PMC10925936 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a devasting complication for both patients and their treating Orthopaedic surgeon that can lead to loss of limb function or even amputation. The unique and unpredictable features of FRI make its diagnosis and treatment a significant challenge. It has substantial morbidity and financial implications for patients, their families and healthcare providers. In this article, we perform an in-depth and comprehensive review of FRI through recent and seminal literature to highlight evolving definitions, diagnostic and treatment approaches, focusing on common pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, polymicrobial infections and multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDRO). Furthermore, multiple resistance mechanisms and adaptations for microbial survival are discussed, as well as modern evidence-based medical and surgical advancements in treatment strategies in combating FRI.
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- Emmet Thompson
- Limb Reconstruction Service, Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Limb Reconstruction Service, Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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Fonkoue L, Tissingh EK, Ngouateu MT, Muluem KO, Ngongang O, Mbouyap P, Ngougni Pokem P, Fotsing K, Bahebeck J, McNally M, Cornu O. The Microbiological Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Fracture Related Infections in a Low Resource Setting Differ from High Resource Settings: A Cohort Study from Cameroon. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:236. [PMID: 38534671 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13030236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a common and devastating complication of orthopedic trauma in all settings. Data on the microbiological profile and susceptibility of FRI to antibiotics in low-income countries are scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the microbial patterns and antimicrobial susceptibility of FRI in a sub-Saharan African setting in order to provide guidance for the formulation of evidence-based empirical antimicrobial regimens. We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients treated for FRI with deep tissue sampling for microbiological culture from January 2016 to August 2023 in four tertiary-level hospitals in Yaoundé, Cameroon. There were 246 infection episodes in 217 patients. Cultures were positive in 209 (84.9%) cases and polymicrobial in 109 (44.3%) cases. A total of 363 microorganisms from 71 different species were identified, of which 239 (65.8%) were Gram-negative. The most commonly isolated pathogens were Staphylococcus aureus (n = 69; 19%), Enterobacter cloacae (n = 43; 11.8%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (n = 35; 9.6%), Escherichia coli (n = 35; 9.6%), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (n = 27; 7.4%). Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) were isolated in only 21 (5.9%) cases. Gram-negative bacteria accounted for the majority of the infections in early (70.9%) and delayed (73.2%) FRI, but Gram-positive bacteria were prevalent in late FRI (51.7%) (p < 0.001). Polymicrobial infections were more frequent in the early (55.9%) and delayed (41.9%) groups than in the late group (27.6%) (p < 0.001). Apart from Staphylococcus aureus, there was no significant difference in the proportions of causative pathogens between early, delayed, and late FRI. This study found striking resistance rates of bacteria to commonly used antibiotics. MRSA accounted for 63% of cases. The most effective antibiotics for all Gram-positive bacteria were linezolid (96.4%), vancomycin (92.5%), clindamycin (85.3%), and fucidic acid (89.4%). For Gram-negative bacteria, only three antibiotics displayed a sensitivity >50%: amikacin (80.4%), imipenem (74.4%), and piperacillin + tazobactam (57%). The most effective empirical antibiotic therapy (with local availability) was the combination of vancomycin and amikacin or vancomycin and imipenem. In contrast to the literature from high-resource settings, this study revealed that in a sub-Saharan African context, Gram-negative bacteria are the most common causative microorganisms of FRI. This study revealed striking resistance rates to commonly used antibiotics, which will require urgent action to prevent antimicrobial resistance in low and middle-income countries.
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- Loïc Fonkoue
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Yaoundé General Hospital, Yaounde P.O. Box 5408, Cameroon
- Department of Surgery and Specialties, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde P.O. Box 1364, Cameroon
- Experimental and Clinical Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Royal National Orthopedic Hospital NHS TRUST, London HA7 4LP, UK
- King's Global Health Partnerships, School of Life Course and Population Sciences, King's College London, London SE1 1UL, UK
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Yaoundé General Hospital, Yaounde P.O. Box 5408, Cameroon
- Department of Surgery and Specialties, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde P.O. Box 1364, Cameroon
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- Department of Surgery and Specialties, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde P.O. Box 1364, Cameroon
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- Department of Microbiology, Centre Pasteur du Cameroun, Yaoundé P.O. Box 1274, Cameroon
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- Pharmacologie Cellulaire et Moléculaire, Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Microbiology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Université des Montagnes, Bangante P.O. Box 208, Cameroon
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- Department of Surgery and Specialties, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde P.O. Box 1364, Cameroon
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- Bone Infection Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford OX3 7HE, UK
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- Experimental and Clinical Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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Li B, Thebault P, Labat B, Ladam G, Alt V, Rupp M, Brochausen C, Jantsch J, Ip M, Zhang N, Cheung WH, Leung SYS, Wong RMY. Implants coating strategies for antibacterial treatment in fracture and defect models: A systematic review of animal studies. J Orthop Translat 2024; 45:24-35. [PMID: 38495742 PMCID: PMC10943307 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2023.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Objective Fracture-related infection (FRI) remains a major concern in orthopaedic trauma. Functionalizing implants with antibacterial coatings are a promising strategy in mitigating FRI. Numerous implant coatings have been reported but the preventive and therapeutic effects vary. This systematic review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of current implant coating strategies to prevent and treat FRI in animal fracture and bone defect models. Methods A literature search was performed in three databases: PubMed, Web of Science and Embase, with predetermined keywords and criteria up to 28 February 2023. Preclinical studies on implant coatings in animal fracture or defect models that assessed antibacterial and bone healing effects were included. Results A total of 14 studies were included in this systematic review, seven of which used fracture models and seven used defect models. Passive coatings with bacteria adhesion resistance were investigated in two studies. Active coatings with bactericidal effects were investigated in 12 studies, four of which used metal ions including Ag+ and Cu2+; five studies used antibiotics including chlorhexidine, tigecycline, vancomycin, and gentamicin sulfate; and the other three studies used natural antibacterial materials including chitosan, antimicrobial peptides, and lysostaphin. Overall, these implant coatings exhibited promising efficacy in antibacterial effects and bone formation. Conclusion Antibacterial coating strategies reduced bacterial infections in animal models and favored bone healing in vivo. Future studies of implant coatings should focus on optimal biocompatibility, antibacterial effects against multi-drug resistant bacteria and polymicrobial infections, and osseointegration and osteogenesis promotion especially in osteoporotic bone by constructing multi-functional coatings for FRI therapy. The translational potential of this paper The clinical treatment of FRI is complex and challenging. This review summarizes novel orthopaedic implant coating strategies applied to FRI in preclinical studies, and offers a perspective on the future development of orthopaedic implant coatings, which can potentially contribute to alternative strategies in clinical practice.
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- Baoqi Li
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Univ Rouen Normandie, INSA Rouen Normandie, CNRS, Normandie Univ, PBS UMR 6270, F-76000, Rouen, France
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- Univ Rouen Normandie, INSA Rouen Normandie, CNRS, Normandie Univ, PBS UMR 6270, F-76000, Rouen, France
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- Univ Rouen Normandie, INSA Rouen Normandie, CNRS, Normandie Univ, PBS UMR 6270, F-76000, Rouen, France
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, Immunology, and Hygiene, and Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Microbiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Scotcher M, Uren N, Qureshi A, Hancock N, Round J. Fracture-related infection in revision proximal femoral intramedullary nails. Injury 2024; 55:111338. [PMID: 38281349 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND The proximal femoral nail is a commonly used fixation device for extra-capsular neck of femur fractures at our UK NHS Trust. Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a catastrophic complication that can be associated with internal fixation. FRI is often diagnosed late, and causes significant impact on the patient and healthcare system, leading to extended hospital stays, reduced quality of life, high healthcare costs and increased mortality and morbidity. AIM This study aims to evaluate whether failed proximal femoral nails treated at a major trauma centre in the United Kingdom are undergoing routine intraoperative microbiology sampling, as outlined by the FRI Consensus Group in 2020, and also to establish how often fracture-related infection is present in failed proximal femoral nails. METHOD Electronic patient record systems were reviewed over a 4-year period between 2018-2022 to identify patients who had a proximal femoral nailing, and those who required revision surgery. From this cohort, we then identified whether sampling had taken place during revision surgery, and the number of samples taken. RESULTS 1041 proximal femoral nails were performed at our trust during the 4-year period. 60 of these implants failed, with 52 of these undergoing revision surgery at our hospital. Only 56% cases had intra-operative samples taken for microbiology testing, with an average of 9 samples sent per case. Intra-operative sampling confirmed infection in 25% of cases with samples sent. Of the cases requiring ≥ 3 operations, 75% of cases had confirmed infection. DISCUSSION The data shows that more can be done to ensure earlier diagnosis of fracture-related infection in failed proximal femoral nails. We should have a high suspicion of FRI in this cohort of patients. This study highlights the importance of a standardised protocol to ensure routine intra-operative sampling during proximal femoral nail revision surgery.
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- Megan Scotcher
- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, UK.
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, UK
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, UK
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, UK
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, UK
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Ren Y, Liu L, Sun D, Zhang Z, Li M, Lan X, Ni J, Yan MM, Huang W, Liu ZM, Peng AQ, Zhang Y, Jiang N, Song K, Huang Z, Bi Q, Zhang J, Yang Q, Yang J, Liu Y, Fu W, Tian X, Wang Y, Zhong W, Song X, Abudurexiti A, Xia Z, Jiang Q, Shi H, Liu X, Wang G, Hu Y, Zhang Y, Yin G, Fan J, Feng S, Zhou X, Li Z, He W, Weeks J, Schwarz EM, Kates SL, Huang L, Chai Y, Bin Yu MD, Xie Z, Deng Z, Xie C. Epidemiological updates of post-traumatic related limb osteomyelitis in china: a 10 years multicentre cohort study. Int J Surg 2023; 109:2721-2731. [PMID: 37247014 PMCID: PMC10498838 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Post-traumatic related limb osteomyelitis (PTRLO) is a complex bone infection. Currently, there are no available microbial data on a national scale that can guide appropriate antibiotic selection, and explore the dynamic changes in dominant pathogens over time. This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive epidemiological analysis of PTRLO in China. METHODS The study was approved by the Institutional Research Board (IRB), and 3526 PTRLO patients were identified from 212 394 traumatic limb fracture patients at 21 hospitals between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2017. A retrospective analysis was conducted to investigate the epidemiology of PTRLO, including changes in infection rate (IR), pathogens, infection risk factors and antibiotic resistance and sensitivity. RESULTS The IR of PTRLO increased gradually from 0.93 to 2.16% (Z=14.392, P <0.001). Monomicrobial infection (82.6%) was significantly higher than polymicrobial infection (17.4%) ( P <0.001). The IR of Gram-positive (GP) and Gram-negative (GN) pathogens showed a significant increase from the lowest 0.41% to the highest 1.15% (GP) or 1.62% (GN), respectively. However, the longitudinal trend of GP vs. GN's composition did not show any significance (Z=±1.1918, P >0.05). The most prevalent GP strains were Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) (17.03%), Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (10.46%), E. faecalis (5.19%) and S. epidermidis (4.87%). In contrast, the dominant strains GN strains were Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (10.92%), E. cloacae (10.34%), E. coli (9.47%), Acinetobacter Baumannii (7.92%) and Klebsiella Pneumoniae (3.33%). In general, the high-risk factors for polymicrobial infection include opened-fracture (odds ratio, 2.223), hypoproteinemia (odds ratio, 2.328), and multiple fractures (odds ratio, 1.465). It is important to note that the antibiotics resistance and sensitivity analysis of the pathogens may be influenced by complications or comorbidities. CONCLUSIONS This study provides the latest data of PTRLO in China and offers trustworthy guidelines for clinical practice. (China Clinical Trials.gov number, ChiCTR1800017597).
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- YouLiang Ren
- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
- Department of Orthopaedics, Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen
- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Gansu Provincial Hospital
- Department of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou General Hospital of People’s Liberation Army, Lanzhou
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Gansu Provincial Hospital
- Department of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou General Hospital of People’s Liberation Army, Lanzhou
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing
- Institute of Sports Medicine Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries Peking University Third Hospital
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou
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- Third Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin
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- Third Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi
- Department of Orthopaedics, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Ürümqi
- Department of Spine and Joint, The Affiliated Shunde Hospital of Jinan University, Foshan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Hospital of Beijing Municipal Corps Chinese People's Armed Police
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuhan General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Wuhan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuhan General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Wuhan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Heping, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Heping, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First People’s Hospital of Xuzhou, Affiliated Hospital of China University of Mining and Technology
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- Department of Trauma Orthopaedics, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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