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. 2024 Dec;38(4):731-756.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2024.07.007. Epub 2024 Sep 10.

Periprosthetic Joint Infection: What's New?

Hussam Tabaja  1 , Omar M Abu Saleh  2 , Douglas R Osmon  3
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Periprosthetic Joint Infection: What's New?

Hussam Tabaja et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2024 Dec.

Abstract

Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) ranks among the most commonly performed orthopedic surgeries, with its annual incidence on the rise globally. Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a leading cause of arthroplasty failure. This review aims to summarize recent literature updates on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of PJI.

Keywords: Diagnosis; Implant-associated; Infection; Joint; Management; Periprosthetic; Treatment.

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Disclosure The Authors have nothing to disclose. Declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process: During the preparation of this work, the authors used ChatGPT in order to check the grammar and improve readability. After using this tool, the authors reviewed and edited the content as needed and take full responsibility for the content of the publication.

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