Microbiology of hip and knee periprosthetic joint infections: a database study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Knowledge of the microbiological aetiology of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is essential to its management. Contemporary literature from the United States on this topic is lacking. This study aimed to identify the most common microorganisms associated with types of arthroplasty, the timing of infection, and clues to polymicrobial infection.

Methods

We performed an analytical cross-sectional study of patients 18 years of age or older with hip or knee PJI diagnosed at our institution between 2010 and 2019. PJI was defined using the criteria adapted from those of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society. Cases included PJI associated with primary or revision arthroplasty and arthroplasty performed at our institution or elsewhere.

Results

A total of 2067 ep

SUBMITTER: Tai DBG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8665939 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature