Periprosthetic joint infection in total hip arthroplasty: prevention and management

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2015 Jan;76(1):12-7. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2015.76.1.12.

Abstract

Periprosthetic joint infection is a devastating complication. Orthopaedic surgeons must prevent, anticipate, rapidly diagnose and effectively manage such patients in the multidisciplinary setting. This review discusses current strategies in the management of these patients following total hip arthroplasty.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arthritis, Infectious / prevention & control*
  • Arthritis, Infectious / therapy
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*
  • Debridement
  • Hip Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / prevention & control*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / therapy
  • Reoperation

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents