| Popis: |
Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are among the most dreadful complications associated with total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Despite the numerous precautionary measures employed by surgeons to avoid their occurrence, the incidence of PJIs after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains between 2.0% and 2.4% (1). Because the management of PJIs typically entails two-stage revision arthroplasty, it poses a substantial burden on patients, surgeons, hospitals, and healthcare in general. As the baby boomer generation continues to age, the incidence of TJA is increasing, and as a result, PJIs are expected to increase concordantly. |
