Periprosthetic Joint Infection

Diagnosing PJI is difficult and requires a multimodal diagnostic approach. Periprosthetic joint infection after knee arthroplasty is described as a severe complication with major patient and cost consequences. Infection may not be visible…

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Diagnosing PJI is difficult and requires a multimodal diagnostic approach. Periprosthetic joint infection after knee arthroplasty is described as a severe complication with major patient and cost consequences. Infection may not be visible to the naked eye, creating uncertainty for surgeons about what tissue to remove and how aggressively to remove it.