title: [Treatment algorithm for periprosthetic infections of the knee joint].
abstract: Periprosthetic knee joint infection is a rare complication. However, patients as well as surgeons have to deal with severe problems. The past years have brought new knowledge on periprosthetic knee joint infections which have resulted in new classifications. The present manuscript evaluates the current literature on this topic and presents a new therapeutic algorithm.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Schwerpunkt Orthopädie, Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Deutschland. cluering@ukaachen.de
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lüring
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Lemmen
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Quack
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beckmann
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tingart
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rath
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011292:Premedication / Q000379:methods*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents