Recognizing and managing infections in total joint arthroplasty.
Periprosthetic joint infections are a devastating complication of joint arthroplasty procedures, affecting 1% to 4% of patients. With the increasing demand for joint replacement, the clinical and financial burden of periprosthetic joint infections is challenging. This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of periprosthetic joint infections.
Wade D. Aumiller is a PA student at the University of Texas Pan American in Edinburg, Tex. Thomas M. Kleuser practices orthopedic surgery in Fort Worth, Tex. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Wade D
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Aumiller
Thomas M
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Kleuser
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D020878:Device Removal; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000453:epidemiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D012086:Reoperation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000453:epidemiology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents