Clinical Microbiology Reviews· 2014Q1· Review
Prosthetic Joint Infection
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- 2014year
Short summary
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) poses a significant burden, requiring prompt recognition and management for optimal patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
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Key points
- PJI is a major burden on patients and healthcare systems.
- Understanding risk factors and clinical manifestations is crucial for management.
- The review covers pathogenesis, causative microorganisms, and diagnostic approaches.
- Current treatment and prevention strategies for PJI are discussed.
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Abstract
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a tremendous burden for individual patients as well as the global health care industry. While a small minority of joint arthroplasties will become infected, appropriate recognition and management are critical to preserve or restore adequate function and prevent excess morbidity. In this review, we describe the reported risk factors for and clinical manifestations of PJI. We discuss the pathogenesis of PJI and the numerous microorganisms that can cause this devastating infection. The recently proposed consensus definitions of PJI and approaches to accurate diagnosis are reviewed in detail. An overview of the treatment and prevention of this challenging condition is provided.
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