| Literature DB >> 31284831 |
Ramon Lucas Roerdink1, Henricus Johannus Theodorus Antonius Maria Huijbregts2, Antoine Willy Tonny van Lieshout3, Martijn Dietvorst4, Babette Corine van der Zwaard1.
Abstract
Current literature occasionally considers septic arthritis in native joints and prosthetic joint infections as equal pathologies. However, significant differences can be identified. The aim of this review of literature is to describe these differences in definitions, pathology, diagnostic workups, treatment strategies, and prognosis.Entities:
Keywords: joint infections; periprosthetic joint infection; septic arthritis
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31284831 DOI: 10.1177/2309499019860468
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) ISSN: 1022-5536 Impact factor: 1.118