[Diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection : Development of an evidence-based algorithm by the work group of implant-associated infection of the AE-(German Society for Arthroplasty)].

CONCLUSION: The detection of PPI is of tremendous importance prior to revision arthroplasty and determines its success or failure. The diagnosis "prosthetic joint infection" requires a substantial change with respect to treatment concepts. The algorithm summarizes current literature and specialized expert opinions in a modern standardized format for a transparent diagnostic approach.
PMID: 32666142 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Der Orthopade - July 13, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mühlhofer H, Renz N, Zahar A, Lüdemann M, Rudert M, Hube R, Frommelt L, Ascherl R, Perka C, von Eisenhart-Rothe R Tags: Orthopade Source Type: research