Non‐Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Periprosthetic Joint Infections Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Case Series and Review of the Literature

Non‐Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Periprosthetic Joint Infections Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Case Series and Review of the Literature

Objective Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by non‐tubercular mycobacteria (NTM) is uncommon but catastrophic. However, conclusive clinical data on PJI caused by NTM are lacking. In this case series and systematic review, the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of NTM PJI ar...

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Main Authors: Zulipikaer Maimaiti, Zhuo Li, Chi Xu, Jun Fu, Libo Hao, Jiying Chen, Xiang Li, Wei Chai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-06-01
Series:Orthopaedic Surgery
Subjects:
Antibiotic Therapy
Arthroplasty
Nontuberculosis Mycobacterium
Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Surgical Treatment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/os.13661

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https://doi.org/10.1111/os.13661

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