The management of an infected total knee arthroplasty

Bone Joint J. 2015 Oct;97-B(10 Suppl A):20-9. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.97B10.36475.

Abstract

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most feared and challenging complications following total knee arthroplasty. We provide a detailed description of our current understanding regarding the management of PJI of the knee, including diagnostic aids, pre-operative planning, surgical treatment, and outcome.

Keywords: Irrigation and Debridement; One-stage revision; Periprosthetic Joint Infection; Total Knee Arthroplasty; Two-Stage revision.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Surgical
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arthrodesis
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee* / instrumentation
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee* / methods
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Debridement
  • Humans
  • Knee Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Preoperative Care
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections* / diagnosis
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections* / drug therapy
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections* / surgery
  • Reoperation
  • Therapeutic Irrigation

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents