Aumiller Wade D, Kleuser Thomas M
Wade D. Aumiller is a PA student at the University of Texas Pan American in Edinburg, Tex. Thomas M. Kleuser practices orthopedic surgery in Fort Worth, Tex. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
JAAPA. 2015 Jun;28(6):37-41. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000465216.73739.f0.
Periprosthetic joint infections are a devastating complication of joint arthroplasty procedures, affecting 1% to 4% of patients. With the increasing demand for joint replacement, the clinical and financial burden of periprosthetic joint infections is challenging. This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of periprosthetic joint infections.
人工关节周围感染是关节置换手术的一种严重并发症,影响1%至4%的患者。随着关节置换需求的不断增加,人工关节周围感染的临床和经济负担颇具挑战性。本文综述了人工关节周围感染的诊断和治疗。