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Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection
Aaron J Tande1, Eric O Gomez-Urena1, Elie F Berbari1
1Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
|April 4, 2017
Abstract:
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.