Periprosthetic hip and knee infections: comparison of etiology, perioperative management and costs.

CONCLUSIONS: Our study showed statistically significant differences between periprosthetic hip and knee infections as regards etiology, duration of treatment and global costs. Periprosthetic hip infections are caused by more virulent microorganisms that are harder to eradicate, require a longer length of treatment and have a greater economic impact on the healthcare system.
PMID: 30977889 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Pharmacological Reviews - March 31, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Efremov K, Benedetti Valentini M, De Maio F, Potenza V, Caterini R, Farsetti P Tags: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci Source Type: research