Poor outcome after debridement and implant retention for acute hematogenous periprosthetic joint infection: a cohort study of 43 patients

Background and purpose: The management of acute hematogenous periprosthetic joint infection (AHI) is challenging and the optimal treatment is not clearly defined. The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment outcome of AHI, and secondarily to investigate potential risk factors that affect ou...

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Main Authors: Marianne Westberg, Øystein Tyri Fagerberg, Finnur Snorrason
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Journals Sweden 2023-03-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
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Online Access:https://actaorthop.org/actao/article/view/10312