Prosthetic Joint Infections Due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis: A Retrospective Study

ConclusionTuberculous PJI is uncommon. The prognosis is good with prolonged antibiotic therapy, although the optimal duration remains unclear. The surgical strategy should be discussed on a case-by-case basis. The prosthesis can be retained if the tuberculous infection is an unexpected finding during arthroplasty.
Source: Joint Bone Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research