| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10175118 | Journal of Orthopaedic Science | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Iodine-supported titanium pins were able to decrease the pin tract infection rate and had no impact on thyroid function. These results suggest that iodine-coated titanium pins are biologically safe and effective at preventing pin tract infections.
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Authors
Toshiharu Shirai, Koji Watanabe, Hidenori Matsubara, Issei Nomura, Hiroyoshi Fujiwara, Yuji Arai, Kazuya Ikoma, Ryu Terauchi, Toshikazu Kubo, Hiroyuki Tsuchiya,