The difference between native septic arthritis and prosthetic joint infections: A review of literature.

The difference between native septic arthritis and prosthetic joint infections: A review of literature. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2019 May-Aug;27(2):2309499019860468 Authors: Roerdink RL, Huijbregts HJTAM, van Lieshout AWT, Dietvorst M, van der Zwaard BC Abstract Current literature occasionally considers septic arthritis in native joints and prosthetic joint infections as equal pathologies. However, significant differences can be identified. The aim of this review of literature is to describe these differences in definitions, pathology, diagnostic workups, treatment strategies, and prognosis. PMID: 31284831 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) Source Type: research