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The Diagnosis of Prosthetic Joint Infection

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Abstract

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication of total joint arthroplasty. The rise in the number of joint replacement procedures performed results in a corresponding increase in the number of complications. The diagnosis of PJI can be challenging and timely diagnosis is essential as delays in treatment may have adverse effects on joint function and require more complex procedures. Due to the difficulties in making the diagnosis, a criteria-based diagnosis was proposed by the Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) for diagnosing an infection, and its adaptation received 85 % agreement in an international consensus. This chapter provides an update of the most recent advances in the diagnosis of infection and discusses future directions.

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