Case report demonstrates clinical efficacy of vacuum-assisted closure in managing deep surgery site infection after total hip replacement, suggesting valuable implications for veterinary orthopedic 3r
This case report presents the incorporation of vacuum‐assisted closure (VAC) in the successful management of a deep, multiresistant surgery site infection after cementless total hip replacement (THR) in a dog. It outlines the rationale, technique used and clinical efficacy of the approach. The role of VAC in human orthopedic infections is discussed and potential refinements of the technique are proposed.
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