Debridement, antibiotics and implant retention for periprosthetic joint infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment outcomes

We aimed to assess infection control rates after DAIR in patients with periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following joint arthroplasty and evaluate factors associated with infection control using a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Source: Journal of Infection - September 8, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Setor K. Kunutsor, Andrew D. Beswick, Michael R. Whitehouse, Vikki Wylde, Ashley W. Blom Source Type: research