Shoulder Arthroplasty: Current Evidence and Techniques on Infection Diagnosis and Treatment.

Abstract

The incidence of shoulder arthroplasty is increasing with rapidly expanding indications. Although the procedure is becoming increasingly successful, complications do occur. Prosthetic joint infection of the shoulder (PJIS) is a devastating complication that requires dedicated efforts for diagnosis and eradication. As a supplement to our accompanying article on the topic of PJIS prevention, we review the current approaches to diagnosing and treating PJIS.