Definition of periprosthetic joint infection

J Arthroplasty. 2014 Jul;29(7):1331. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2014.03.009. Epub 2014 Mar 21.

Authors

Javad Parvizi¹, Thorsten Gehrke²; International Consensus Group on Periprosthetic Joint Infection

Affiliations

¹ The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
² Endo-Klinik Hamburg, Specialist Clinic for Bone and Joint Surgery, Hambury, Germany.

PMID: 24768547
DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2014.03.009

No abstract available

Publication types

Conference Proceedings
Editorial

MeSH terms

Arthritis, Infectious / diagnosis*
Humans
International Cooperation
Joints / physiopathology
Male
Orthopedics / standards
Philadelphia
Prosthesis-Related Infections / diagnosis*
Societies, Medical