Objectives We conducted a systematic meta-analysis to evaluate the incidence, temporal
trends and potential risk factors for prosthetic joint infection (PJI) following primary total …

Aims The aim of this study was to determine if a three-month course of microorganism-
directed oral antibiotics reduces the rate of failure due to further infection following two-stage …

Background Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total hip replacement (THR) surgery is a
serious complication that negatively impacts patients' lives and is financially burdensome for …

Background: Peri-prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a major complication of knee arthroplasty
that can cause long-term disability. In addition to its physical impact, there is a clear …

Background: Despite rapid reports on the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and
periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total joint arthroplasty, some have conducted …

Elimination of infection and enhancement of osteogenesis by orthopaedic implants are two
critical factors in the treatment of complex bone infections. A prolonged and expensive …

Deep prosthetic hip infection is a devastating complication of hip replacement surgery, and
treatment often involves multiple revision surgeries with antibiotic chemotherapy to control …

Aims To investigate the experience and emotional impact of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) on
orthopaedic surgeons and identify holistic strategies to improve the management of PJI and …

Background: Debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) is a surgical treatment
for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). DAIR is a desirable treatment option from an economic …

Background and purpose—The optimal type and duration of antibiotic prophylaxis for
primary arthroplasty of the hip and knee are subject to debate. We compared the risk of …