Experience Using Adjuvant Bacteriophage Therapy for the Treatment of 10 Recalcitrant Periprosthetic Joint Infections: A Case Series.
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Abstract
Periprosthetic joint infections are a devastating complication of joint replacement surgery. One novel therapeutic that has potential to change the current treatment paradigm is bacteriophage therapy. Herein, we discuss our experiences with bacteriophage therapy for 10 recalcitrant periprosthetic joint infections and review the treatment protocols utilized to achieve successful outcomes.
Medical subject headings
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
- Bacteriophages
- Phage Therapy
- Arthritis, Infectious