title: Periprosthetic joint infection in total hip arthroplasty: prevention and management.
abstract: Periprosthetic joint infection is a devastating complication. Orthopaedic surgeons must prevent, anticipate, rapidly diagnose and effectively manage such patients in the multidisciplinary setting. This review discusses current strategies in the management of these patients following total hip arthroplasty.
authors.affiliation: Clinical and Research Registrar, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University College Hospital London, London NW1 2BU.
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: Mohsin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Fares S
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Haddad
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D003646:Debridement; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D012086:Reoperation
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents