Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection
Although uncommon, prosthetic joint infection is a devastating complication. This challenging condition requires a coordinated management approach to achieve good patient outcomes. This review details the general principles to consider when managing patients with prosthetic joint infection. The diff...
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| Published in: | Infectious disease clinics of North America Vol. 31; no. 2; p. 237 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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United States
01.06.2017
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| ISSN: | 1557-9824, 1557-9824 |
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| Summary: | Although uncommon, prosthetic joint infection is a devastating complication. This challenging condition requires a coordinated management approach to achieve good patient outcomes. This review details the general principles to consider when managing patients with prosthetic joint infection. The different medical/surgical treatment strategies and how to appropriately select a strategy are discussed. The data to support each strategy are presented, along with discussion of antimicrobial strategies in specific situations. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 ObjectType-Review-3 content type line 23 |
| ISSN: | 1557-9824 1557-9824 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.idc.2017.01.009 |