The Effect of Spacer Treatment of Infected Hip and Knee Arthroplasties on Patients’ Mental Health: A Narrative Review of the Literature
Background: The gold standard treatment for periprosthetic joint infections is the two-stage revision that includes the spacer placement before definitive reimplantation. The management of PJI affects patients’ joint function and, subsequently, their mental health. Even though significant advances h...
Main Authors: | Donato Di Gennaro, Giannantonio Coletta, Enrico Festa, Domenico De Mauro, Maria Rizzo, Luca Diana, Giovanni Balato, Massimo Mariconda |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-04-01
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Series: | Healthcare |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/7/790 |
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