Increased Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms in Patients Undergoing Revision for Periprosthetic Joint Infection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication after total joint arthroplasty. Patients undergoing revision for PJI may experience psychological distress and symptoms of depression, both of which are linked to poor postoperative outcomes. We, therefore, aim to identify the prevalence of depression and depressive symptoms in patients before treatment for PJI and their link to functional outcomes.

Methods

Patients undergoing either debridement with implant retention (DAIR) or 2-stage exchange for PJI with minimum 1-year follow-up were retrospectively reviewed. The 2-stage (n = 37) and single-stage (n = 39) patients that met inclusion criteria were matched based off age (±5 years), gender, and body mass index (±5) to patients undergoing aseptic re

SUBMITTER: Hegde V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8685908 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature