title: Current concepts in diagnosis and management of periprosthetic infection.
abstract: Infection remains a devastating complication of total joint arthroplasty. There have been many significant advances to help identify and reduce the risks of infection over the years. However, when an infection occurs, the management can be complex. This article reviews some of the basic treatment strategies for infected prosthetic replacements.
authors.affiliation: Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, Pennsylvania Orthopedic Center, 266 Lancaster Ave., Malvern, PA 19355, USA. jgarino@paorthocenter.com
authors.forename: Jonathan P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Garino
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy