Surgical Insights
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) The growing risk of PJI and how to manage it
Did you know that dragonflies have a nanoscale surface pattern on their wings that prevents microorganisms from attaching to them? Researchers are studying this phenomenon, together with other innovative avenues, to advance the options available in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Here we consider the nuances and difficulties that surgeons encounter when dealing with deep infection in their arthroplasty patients. Contributors: Olivier Borens, Nora Renz, Andrej Trampuz
Volume 5, Number 2 | November 2019
Preventing PJI: how to lower infection rates
Diagnosing PJI: where to start, what to look for
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Treating PJI: adopting an individualized approach
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