2022 American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Symposium: Periprosthetic Joint Infection

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the leading cause of failure in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty. This article is a brief summary of a symposium on PJI that was presented at the annual AAHKS meeting. It will provide an overview of current technqiues in the prevention, diagnosis,...

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Published in:The Journal of arthroplasty 2023-07, Vol.38 (7), p.S45-S49
Main Authors: Tarabichi, Saad, Chen, Antonia F., Higuera, Carlos A., Parvizi, Javad, Polkowski, Gregory G.
Format: Article
Language:English
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American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
diagnosis
management
periprosthetic joint infection
prevention
symposium
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Summary:Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the leading cause of failure in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty. This article is a brief summary of a symposium on PJI that was presented at the annual AAHKS meeting. It will provide an overview of current technqiues in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of PJI. It will also highlight emerging technologies in this setting.
ISSN:0883-5403
1532-8406
DOI:10.1016/j.arth.2023.01.045