Prosthetic Joint Infections

Prosthetic Joint Infections

Artificial/Prosthetic joint replacements are performed commonly and successfully in large numbers across the world and improve quality of life for millions of people. The number of people with joint replacements continues to rise. Although only a minority of joint replacements get infected, PJI can be an enormous burden for patients as well as health care industry. A multidisciplinary approach is indicated and an accurate diagnosis and treatment of this condition is challenging.

Assessing risk factors and prevention measures can improve outcomes. For management of infected prosthesis, surgery and antibiotic management are equally important and critical. Patients typically require several weeks of antibiotics for a cure and a specialist is needed to manage patient's care and outcome.

Don't delay in contacting an infectious diseases physician for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.