Current Concepts on the Clinical and Economic Impact of Periprosthetic Joint Infections

Orthop Clin North Am. 2024 Apr;55(2):151-159. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2023.09.001. Epub 2023 Oct 17.ABSTRACTTotal joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a common procedure performed throughout the entire world in hopes of alleviating debilitating hip or knee pain. The projected number of TJAs performed in the United States alone is projected to exceed 1.9 million by 2030 and 5 million by 2040. With the significant increase in TJA performed, more periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are likely to be encountered. PJIs are a devastating complication of TJA. The economic and clinical burden must be understood and respected to minimize occurrence and allow optimal patient outcomes.PMID:38403362 | DOI:10.1016/j.ocl.2023.09.001
Source: The Orthopedic Clinics of North America - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research