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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Vydáno v:Infectious disease clinics of North America Ročník 31; číslo 2; s. 237
Hlavní autoři: Tande, Aaron J, Gomez-Urena, Eric O, Berbari, Elie F, Osmon, Douglas R
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:angličtina
Vydáno: United States 01.06.2017
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ISSN:1557-9824, 1557-9824
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Shrnutí: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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ISSN:1557-9824
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DOI:10.1016/j.idc.2017.01.009