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Review
. 2015 Jan;76(1):12-7.
doi: 10.12968/hmed.2015.76.1.12.

Periprosthetic joint infection in total hip arthroplasty: prevention and management

David A George  1 , Mohsin Khan, Fares S Haddad
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Periprosthetic joint infection in total hip arthroplasty: prevention and management

David A George et al. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2015 Jan.
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Abstract

Periprosthetic joint infection is a devastating complication. Orthopaedic surgeons must prevent, anticipate, rapidly diagnose and effectively manage such patients in the multidisciplinary setting. This review discusses current strategies in the management of these patients following total hip arthroplasty.

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