Use of articular antibiotic-eluting cement spacers during two-stage revision arthroplasty for
prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a long-established and proven adjunctive technique during …

The use of antibiotic-loaded cement spacers is an established method in the management of
periprosthetic hip and knee joint infections. Despite inconsistencies among published …

Background Two-stage exchange arthroplasty is a standard approach for treating total knee
arthroplasty periprosthetic joint infection in the United States, but whether this should be …

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication for patients and results in
greatly increased costs of care for both healthcare providers and patients. More than 15 500 …

Background: There is no consensus whether the interim antibiotic spacer utilized in the 2-
stage exchange arthroplasty should immobilize the joint or allow for motion. The purpose of …

Background Antibiotic-loaded polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement spacers
provide high local antibiotic concentrations and patient mobility during the interim period of …

Background Periprosthetic shoulder infections (PSIs) are challenging to treat and often
result in significant patient morbidity. Without a standardized treatment protocol, PSIs are …

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the most devastating complication following total joint
arthroplasty (TJA) and is posing a global healthcare challenge as the demand for TJA …

Introduction A two-stage exchange is the standard treatment approach for chronic
periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). While a 6–8 week interval is commonly used before …

Recommendation: Articulating spacers appear to provide better range of motion and less
functional limitations to the patients undergoing resection arthroplasty and should be used …