Prosthetic joint infections in shoulder and elbow: An evaluation of micro-organisms in periprosthetic shoulder and elbow joint infections across the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prosthetic Joint Infections in Shoulder & Elbow (PRISE) is an epidemiological report of culprit micro-organisms in shoulder and elbow prosthetic joint infection (SE-PJI) across the UK. It also details intra-operative sampling methodology and peri-operative anti-microbial protocols.

Methods

Retrospective multi-centre review of SE-PJI from 29 UK hospitals was performed. Patients who underwent revision shoulder or elbow arthroplasty between 01/01/2018 and 01/01/2023 with positive intra-operative tissue culture(s) were selected.

Results

There were 135 shoulder PJI and 38 elbow PJI. In total, 84% (114) shoulder and 68% (26) elbow PJIs occurred in primary arthroplasties. More than 90% of SE-PJI were diagnosed beyond 2 years after the index procedure. Reverse shou

SUBMITTER: Wei N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12689352 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature