Definition of Periprosthetic Hip and Knee Joint Infections and the Economic Burden

Periprosthetic Joint infection (PJI) following hip and knee replacements is an important complication causing major concern for patients, operating surgeons and healthcare systems. Therefore, a standardized definition of PJI is required to improve communication and allow for valid comparisons of var...

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Autores principales: Tansey, Rosamond, Mirza, Yusuf, Sukeik, Mohamed, Shaath, Mohammed, Haddad, Fares Sami
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Bentham Open 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5220178/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28144376
http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874325001610010662
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Sumario:Periprosthetic Joint infection (PJI) following hip and knee replacements is an important complication causing major concern for patients, operating surgeons and healthcare systems. Therefore, a standardized definition of PJI is required to improve communication and allow for valid comparisons of various diagnostic and treatment strategies. This review summarizes the most commonly used definitions for PJI and the current consensus. It also highlights the economic burden related to PJIs and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to managing those infections.

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