The management of an infected total knee arthroplasty.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1302/0301-620X.97B10.36475.
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Abstract
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most feared and challenging complications following total knee arthroplasty. We provide a detailed description of our current understanding regarding the management of PJI of the knee, including diagnostic aids, pre-operative planning, surgical treatment, and outcome.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Knee Prosthesis
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
Anatomy
- knee