Background Periprosthetic joint infection remains a significant challenge for arthroplasty
surgeons globally. Over the last few decades, there has been much advancement in terms of …

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Prosthetic joint infection usually requires combined medical and surgical therapy. While
revision surgery is widely considered to be the gold standard surgical procedure …

Introduction: Debridement, antibiotics and implant retention (DAIR) is known to be effective
in treating acute periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). However, deciding to perform additional …

Aims The results of irrigation and debridement with component retention (IDCR) in the
treatment of acutely infected total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) have been variable. The aim of …

Background While two-stage revision arthroplasty is viewed as the gold standard for the
treatment of knee periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in terms of infection eradication, it is …

Purpose: Debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) is an established treatment
modality in periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs), but success rates vary. This study compared …

Objectives: To assess the effect on the functional ambulatory outcome of postoperative joint
infection (PJI) cured at the first treatment attempt versus not developing PJI in patients with …

Background When faced with a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total knee
arthroplasty, the treating surgeon must determine whether 2-stage revision or “liner …

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a major complication following hip or knee arthroplasty, and
presents significant challenges in regard to both diagnosis and treatment. Estimates of the …