Abstract:Infections of the periprosthetic joint are catastrophic complications that can arise following arthroplasty. They are also associated with a significant increase in patient morbidity. More than twenty-five percent of all changes can be traced back to these illnesses, and it is anticipated that this number will continue to rise. This rise can be attributed, in part, to the rising rates of obesity and diabetes, as well as to an increased incidence of other comorbidities. Recognition of the difficulty of surgical… Show more
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