Periprosthetic infections: How do we diagnose and treat? Results of an online survey and comparison with international recommendations

Objective Endoprosthetic replacement surgery of hip and knee joints is widely performed, but always carries the risk of developing periprosthetic infection (PPI). Treatment of PPI is lengthy and demanding for the patient, often involving multiple surgeries as well as lengthy drug therapies. Remediat...

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Main Authors: Christina Otto‐Lambertz, Andreas Glauner, Ayla Yagdiran, Peer Eysel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-07-01
Series:Orthopaedic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/os.13052