Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is a debilitating complication of lower limb
arthroplasty with significant morbidity and increased costs. Numerous risk factors are …

In the present issue of Acta Orthopaedica, 2 studies have contributed results on different
aspects of the rate of prosthetic joint infection (PJI). The studies have in common that they …

Periprosthetic infection after total knee arthroplasty is a devastating complication, and 2-
stage exchange is the standard of care in North America. Articulating spacers are effective in …

The global use of lower limb arthroplasty continues to increase, as do the projected volumes
for the forseeable future—to an anticipated 1.5 million primary hip and knee arthroplasties …

Background: There is a constant increase of joint arthroplasties performed, with an infectious
risk of 1-2%. Different therapeutic options for prosthetic-joint infections exist, but surgery …

Background: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication of joint
replacement surgery. In an aging population of the developed world, the increasing …

Background The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to compare perioperative and
postoperative variables between static and articulating spacers for the treatment of chronic …

Prosthetic joint infection is a devastating complication of arthroplasty surgery that can lead to
debilitating morbidity for the patient and significant expense for the healthcare system. With …

Contemporary Prosthetic Joint Infection Management: Is There a Role for Suppressive
Antibiotic Therapy? Page 1 Viewpoint Contemporary Prosthetic Joint Infection Management: Is …

Background Evidence suggests approximately 40% of intramedullary (IM) canals are culture
positive at resection for infected knee arthroplasty. While commonly utilized, no clinical data …