Comparable Results of Single and Two-Stage Exchange for Select Periprosthetic Hip and Knee Infection.

Ryan SuttonJuan D LizcanoAndrew FravalBright WiafeP Maxwell Courtney Scot Brown

Published in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2024)

Single-stage arthroplasty is a viable alternative to standard two-stage exchange in patients with PJI without a history of infection and with no bone or soft-tissue compromise. Additional studies with longer term follow-up are needed to evaluate its efficacy.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
bone mineral density
body composition
total hip arthroplasty
gestational age
preterm birth