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Non‐Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Periprosthetic Joint Infections Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Case Series and Review of the Literature

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Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by non‐tubercular mycobacteria (NTM) is uncommon but catastrophic. However, conclusive clinical data on PJI caused by NTM are lacking. In this case series and systematic… Click to show full abstract

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by non‐tubercular mycobacteria (NTM) is uncommon but catastrophic. However, conclusive clinical data on PJI caused by NTM are lacking. In this case series and systematic review, the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of NTM PJI are summarized and analyzed.

Keywords: case series; non tuberculosis; review; periprosthetic joint

Journal Title: Orthopaedic Surgery
Year Published: 2023

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