TY - JOUR
T1 - Laboratory Diagnosis of Prosthetic Joint Infection, Part I
AU - Gomez, Eric
AU - Patel, Robin
PY - 2011/4/15
Y1 - 2011/4/15
N2 - Prosthetic joint infection (PJI), although a rare complication of primary or revision arthroplasty, is reported more frequently as the number patients undergoing arthroplasty increases. Accurate diagnosis of PJI is essential for adequate management and outcome. Although multiple tests have been applied, in some cases, differentiation of PJI from aseptic loosening of the prosthesis remains a challenge. Here, we review the current diagnostic laboratory modalities used for the diagnosis PJI. In Part I of this two-part article, components of the preoperative evaluation of the patient and the histology of the intraoperative evaluation is discussed.
AB - Prosthetic joint infection (PJI), although a rare complication of primary or revision arthroplasty, is reported more frequently as the number patients undergoing arthroplasty increases. Accurate diagnosis of PJI is essential for adequate management and outcome. Although multiple tests have been applied, in some cases, differentiation of PJI from aseptic loosening of the prosthesis remains a challenge. Here, we review the current diagnostic laboratory modalities used for the diagnosis PJI. In Part I of this two-part article, components of the preoperative evaluation of the patient and the histology of the intraoperative evaluation is discussed.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.clinmicnews.2011.03.004
DO - 10.1016/j.clinmicnews.2011.03.004
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:79953155809
SN - 0196-4399
VL - 33
SP - 55
EP - 60
JO - Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
JF - Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
IS - 8
ER -