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Novel Diagnostics in Revision Arthroplasty: Implant Sonication and Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction
Published on: December 3, 2017
Management and prevention of prosthetic joint infection
Emily K Shuman1, Andrew Urquhart, Preeti N Malani
1Division of Infectious Diseases and Geriatric Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA.
Abstract:
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication of total joint arthroplasty (TJA) that can negatively affect functional status and quality of life. This article examines the epidemiology of PJI and reviews current diagnostic, treatment, and management strategies. Diagnosis can be challenging because presenting symptoms are often nonspecific and there is no simple gold standard diagnostic test. Successful treatment of PJI requires a combination of medical and surgical strategies. Given the devastating nature of PJI and the increasing numbers of TJAs performed, prevention efforts remain critical.
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