Optimal reimplantation timing in two-stage exchange for periprosthetic joint infection: an observative cohort study in Asian population

Optimal reimplantation timing in two-stage exchange for periprosthetic joint infection: an observative cohort study in Asian population

Abstract Background The optimal timing for reimplantation for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) has not been established and varies from a few weeks to several months. The aim of this study was to assess the commendable time between implant removal and reimplantation in patients who underwent two...

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Main Authors: Meng-Lun Tsai, Allen Herng-Shouh Hsu, Cheng-Ta Wu, Po-Chun Lin, Timothy L Tan, Feng-Chih Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Reimplantation
Periprosthetic joint Infection
Timing of reimplantation
Time to reimplant
Asian
Exchange arthroplasty
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-07129-8

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