Validation of a Classification System for Optimal Application of Debridement, Antibiotics, and Implant Retention in Prosthetic Joint Infections following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Review

Validation of a Classification System for Optimal Application of Debridement, Antibiotics, and Implant Retention in Prosthetic Joint Infections following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Review

Introduction: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a serious complication after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). While debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) are considered for acute PJI, success rates vary. This study aims to assess a new scoring system’s accuracy in predictin...

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Main Authors: Joyee Tseng, Victoria Oladipo, Siddhartha Dandamudi, Conor M. Jones, Brett R. Levine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
prosthetic joint infection
total knee arthroplasty
debridement and implant retention
classification
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/1/48

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