Adherence to a reliable PJI diagnostic protocol minimizes unsuspected positive cultures rate

Adherence to a reliable PJI diagnostic protocol minimizes unsuspected positive cultures rate

Abstract Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate the incidence of unsuspected PJI when prosthetic revisions are thoroughly evaluated by PJI dedicated orthopedic surgeon before surgery. The hypothesis is that the incidence of unsuspected PJI is reduced by applying this protocol. Metho...

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Main Authors: Daniel Pérez-Prieto, Pedro Hinarejos, Albert Alier, Lluïsa Sorlí, Santos Martínez, Lluís Puig, Juan C. Monllau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
PJI diagnosis
Culture-negative-PJI
Unsuspected positive cultures
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04431-1

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