title: Definition of Periprosthetic Hip and Knee Joint Infections and the Economic Burden.
abstract: Periprosthetic Joint infection (PJI) following hip and knee replacements is an important complication causing major concern for patients, operating surgeons and healthcare systems. Therefore, a standardized definition of PJI is required to improve communication and allow for valid comparisons of various diagnostic and treatment strategies. This review summarizes the most commonly used definitions for PJI and the current consensus. It also highlights the economic burden related to PJIs and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to managing those infections.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, NW1 2BU, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Rosamond
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tansey
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, NW1 2BU, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Yusuf
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Mirza
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London, E1 1BB, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Mohamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sukeik
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunay's Road, Crumpsall, M8 5RB, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shaath
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, NW1 2BU, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Fares Sami
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Haddad
keywords: Consensus; Definition; Periprosthetic Joint Infection; Total Hip Arthroplasty; Total Knee Arthroplasty