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Single-Stage Revision With Fluconazole Monotherapy in Fungal Prosthetic Knee Joint Infections

James C George1, Jishar Sainulabdeen1, Samuel Chittaranjan1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Believer's Church Medical College and Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India.

Arthroplasty Today
|March 4, 2021
PubMed

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Fungal prosthetic joint infections are rare. This study shows single-stage revision arthroplasty with antifungal therapy can be effective for non-immunocompromised patients.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Mycology

Background:

  • Fungal prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is an uncommon but serious complication following joint replacement surgery.
  • Traditional management often involves a two-stage revision procedure, which can be lengthy and demanding for patients.
  • The optimal treatment strategy for fungal PJI, particularly in non-immunocompromised individuals, requires further investigation.
Keywords:
Antifungal therapyFungal PJISingle stage revision

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