Prevention of periprosthetic joint infection: pre-, intra-, and postoperative strategies

Medicina Fluminensis

Shahi, Alisina¹  Parvizi, Javad¹ 

[1] Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA

关键词: arthroplasty;    infection;    prevention;    total hip replacement;    total knee replacement;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Medicina Fluminensis

【 摘 要 】

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a calamitous complication with high morbidity and substantial cost. The reported incidence is low but it is probably underestimated due to the difficulty in diagnosis. PJI has challanged the orthopaedic community for several years and despite all the advances in this field, it is still a real concern with immense impact on patients, and the healthcare system. Numerous factors can predispose patients to PJI. In this review we have summarized the effective prevention strategies along with the recommendations of a recent International Consensus Meeting on Surgical Site and Periprosthetic Joint Infection.

【 授权许可】

CC BY