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Sequential Bilateral Prosthetic Knee Infections Managed with Divergent Surgical Strategies: A Case Report
Asim Aldaheri1,2, Abdurahman A Almohands3, Hadi H Almoshawar4
1Department of Orthopaedic, Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy (Knee and Shoulder), King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|March 12, 2026
Summary
Sequential prosthetic joint infections (PJI) in both knees after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are rare. This case highlights the complex management and need for personalized care in treating bilateral PJI.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Arthroplasty
Background:
- Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a severe complication following total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
- Bilateral sequential PJI presents significant therapeutic challenges due to its rarity.
