Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Robin Patel
Abstract
As arthroplasty numbers have increased, so have PJIs. The author reviews the epidemiology, pathogenesis, manifestation, treatment, and prevention of common PJIs.
Topics & Concepts
PeriprostheticPathogenesisEpidemiologyJoint arthroplastyMedicineIntensive care medicineInternal medicineArthroplastySurgeryOrthopedic Infections and TreatmentsOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastyTotal Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes