Prosthetic joint infection: Challenges of diagnosis and treatment

Trisha N. Peel; Kirsty L. Buising; Peter F M Choong

doi:10.1111/j.1445-2197.2010.05541.x

Prosthetic joint infection: Challenges of diagnosis and treatment

Trisha N. Peel, Kirsty L. Buising, Peter F M Choong

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Abstract

Arthroplasty for arthritis has led to remarkable improvement in patient quality of life and alleviation of symptoms. A major complication of this surgery is infection. This review examines current understanding of epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of prosthetic joint infections. In particular, this article focuses on the role of biofilm formation in the pathogenesis of device infections and the diagnostic and treatment challenges associated with this process.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	32-39
Number of pages	8
Journal	ANZ Journal of Surgery
Volume	81
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.2010.05541.x
Publication status	Published - 7 Feb 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Arthroplasty infection
Bone and joint infection
Infectious disease
Orthopaedic surgery

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Prosthetic joint infection: Challenges of diagnosis and treatment

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