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Review
. 2021 Mar;33(1):11-17.
doi: 10.5371/hp.2021.33.1.11. Epub 2021 Mar 2.

Current Guideline for Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Review Article

Seung-Ju Kim  1 , Yun Jae Cho  1
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Review

Current Guideline for Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Review Article

Seung-Ju Kim et al. Hip Pelvis. 2021 Mar.

Abstract

The nature of implant-related infections is complex. Currently, there is no definitive test for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) and diagnosis remains challenging despite recent developments. Failure to diagnose and investigate pathologies of the hip appropriately results in delayed management and prolonged patient morbidity. A systematic approach to establishing clear diagnostic criteria for PJI is needed to improve our ability to avoid devastating outcomes associated with these infections. In the current review, we describe an algorithmic approach to the diagnosis of PJI and current controversies surrounding novel diagnostic methods.

Keywords: Arthroplasty; Diagnosis; Hip; Infections.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The authors declare that there is no potential conflict of interest relevant to this article.

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Fig. 1. Modified American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) algorithm.
ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate, CRP: C-reactive protein, XR: X-ray.
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