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Periprosthetic infections: How do we diagnose and treat? Results of an online survey and comparison with international recommendations

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Endoprosthetic replacement surgery of hip and knee joints is widely performed, but always carries the risk of developing periprosthetic infection (PPI). Treatment of PPI is lengthy and demanding for the… Click to show full abstract

Endoprosthetic replacement surgery of hip and knee joints is widely performed, but always carries the risk of developing periprosthetic infection (PPI). Treatment of PPI is lengthy and demanding for the patient, often involving multiple surgeries as well as lengthy drug therapies. Remediation is not always successful despite extensive therapy.

Keywords: online survey; periprosthetic infections; infections diagnose; results online; diagnose treat; treat results

Journal Title: Orthopaedic Surgery
Year Published: 2021

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