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...

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Main Authors: Donato Di Gennaro, Giannantonio Coletta, Enrico Festa, Domenico De Mauro, Maria Rizzo, Luca Diana, Giovanni Balato, Massimo Mariconda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/7/790

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