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What to Do for an Infection from Your Prosthetic Device
If a prosthetic device is part of your story, you’ve likely endured challenges. Your journey may be born of disease or wearing down of the bones, muscles or joints or some kind of physical trauma. And once your device is implanted, the last thing you want to see is infection. But in a small number
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Let’s Talk Orthopedic Infections
Did you know surgical consent forms always mention the possibility of infection? The reason is this; developing an infection after surgery is more common than you may think. But just how common? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that within 30 days of a surgery, around three out of 100 patients will
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Everything You Need to Know About Surgical Site Infections
Expert Care Required for This Unique Situation Skin acts as a natural barrier against infection. But despite abundant precautions and protocols for infection prevention, any surgical procedure that causes a break in the skin can lead to an infection. An infection of this type is called a surgical site infection (SSI) because it occurs on
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D Magazine Names Dr. Lartchenko a “Best Doctor” for Four Straight Years
How’s your 2021 going? In a year where we are all looking for silver linings, positive vibes and sunnier days ahead, we’re proud to announce that Dr. Serge Lartchenko has received a well-deserved honor. For the fourth year in a row! That’s right. D Magazine recently awarded Dr. Lartchenko the “Best Doctor” title for 2021.
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What Kinds of Bacteria Cause Orthopedic Infections?
Infections after surgery are more common than many people realize. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that within 30 days, as many as 3 out of 100 surgical patients will develop an infection. In most cases, these infections occur at the site of the surgical incision and respond well to antibiotics. But
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Spine Infections: A rare but serious condition
Trust the Center for Orthopedic and Surgical Infectious Disease Spine infections are a rare but often serious condition. Also called vertebral osteomyelitis, spine infections are most commonly seen in senior populations and after a surgical procedure. A spine infection can include the vertebrae, spinal discs, meninges, spinal canal; even the spinal cord. Occurring in about
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How to Tell if You Have an Infection After Surgery
Diabetes Puts you at Greater Risk If you or someone you love has had surgery recently, you know the recovery process can be painful. Invasive surgery (where an incision is present) is traumatic to the body and it takes time to heal completely. But you may not know what is normal post-surgery pain and what
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Comprehensive HIV Treatment in Dallas-Fort Worth
What Makes an infectious disease specialist the best choice for the treatment of HIV? Experience, training and a burning passion to pursue the latest advancements in treatments. That makes Serge Lartchenko, MD, the perfect provider for comprehensive, cutting-edge care for individuals living with HIV in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
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Infection After Surgery?
Trust Texas Infectious Disease Institute Serge Lartchenko, MD is Dallas’ Best Doctor for Infectious Disease* Imagine you’ve had surgery. Maybe a back, neck or spine procedure. And now, in addition to the recovery from the surgery itself, you’re dealing with an infection. Specifically, a surgical site infection (SSI). This unfortunate situation happens more often than
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“Best Infectious Disease Specialist” Trifecta!
Dr. Lartchenko Recognized as “Best Doctor” by D Magazine for the Third Year in a Row Each year, D Magazine has area medical professionals vote on their choice for inclusion in its “Best Doctors in Dallas” list. And our very own Dr. Lartchenko was selected as the premier choice for infectious disease treatment in DFW,
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Named “Best Doctor” for All DFW Metroplex in 2019
Serge Lartchenko, MD Named “Best Doctor” for all DFW Metroplex in 2019 by D Magazine Dr. Serge Lartchenko has been practicing medicine, specializing in infectious disease for 11 years. Fellowship trained in infectious disease he is triple board-certified in internal medicine, infectious diseases and wound care, making him uniquely qualified to treat a wide variety