Objectives The timing of the switch from intravenous (iv) to oral antibiotic therapy for
orthopaedic bone and joint infections (BJIs) is debated. In this narrative article, we discuss …

Antimicrobial therapy is an essential practice within medicine. Over the last 4 years, complex
outpatient antimicrobial therapy (COpAT) with oral antimicrobials has become a rapidly …

Periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) are serious complications after arthroplasty, associated
with high morbidity, mortality, and complex treatment processes. The outcomes of different …

ABSTRACT Introduction Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream
infection (BSI) is a major issue in healthcare, since it is often associated with endocarditis or …

While the role and benefit of perioperative intravenous (IV) antibiotics in patients undergoing
total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is well-established, oral antibiotic use in TJA remains a …

Abstract Introduction: Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) have emerged as a focal point in
the realm of orthopedics, garnering widespread attention owing to the escalating incidence …

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains among the most challenging and costly
complications. PJI rates vary from 0.39% to 3.9% after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This …

Background: Patients undergoing orthopedic surgery are at risk of nosocomial infections,
and antibiotic resistance is known to increase the risk of such infections. Objectives: We …

Background The optimal duration and choice of antibiotic for fracture-related infection (FRI)
is not well defined. This study aimed to determine whether antibiotic duration (≤ 6 vs> 6 …

Background There is growing interest in optimizing cost and resource utilization after
shoulder arthroplasty, but little data to guide improvement efforts. Objective The purpose of …