Journal article
Diagnosing Periprosthetic Joint Infection: a Scoping Review
Abstract
Purpose of ReviewThe goal of this review is to provide an up to date understanding of the utility and limitations of the current tests utilized in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in total knee and hip arthroplasty.Recent FindingsDespite the growth in literature surrounding PJI diagnosis, there remains challenges in establishing a diagnosis of PJI. A combination of clinical, serum, and synovial tests and microbiologic and …
Authors
Gazendam A; Wood TJ; Tushinski D; Bali K
Journal
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 219–229
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
6 2022
DOI
10.1007/s12178-022-09751-w
ISSN
1935-973X