title: The management of an infected total knee arthroplasty.
abstract: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most feared and challenging complications following total knee arthroplasty. We provide a detailed description of our current understanding regarding the management of PJI of the knee, including diagnostic aids, pre-operative planning, surgical treatment, and outcome.
authors.affiliation: Helios Endo-Klinik, Holstenstr.2, 22767 Hamburg, Germany.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gehrke
authors.affiliation: Rothman Institute, 125 S 9th St Ste 1000, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Alijanipour
authors.affiliation: Rothman Institute, 125 S 9th St Ste 1000, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Parvizi
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001174:Arthrodesis; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
keywords: Irrigation and Debridement; One-stage revision; Periprosthetic Joint Infection; Total Knee Arthroplasty; Two-Stage revision