The identification of pathogens associated with periprosthetic joint infection in two-stage revision.

CONCLUSIONS: In two-stage revision after PJI, taking into account the sensitivity and specificity values, just a few microbiological and molecular exams and nuclear imaging methods should be considered in the decision process to re-implant the components.
PMID: 30977877 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Pharmacological Reviews - March 31, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Cozzi Lepri A, Del Prete A, Soderi S, Innocenti M, Civinini R Tags: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci Source Type: research