Deep prosthetic joint infection: a qualitative study of the impact on patients and their experiences of revision surgery.

Andrew J MooreAshley W BlomMichael R WhitehouseRachael Gooberman-Hill

Published in: BMJ open (2015)

Deep PJI impacted on all aspects of patients' lives. 2-stage revision had greater impact than 1-stage revision on participants' well-being because the time in between revision procedures meant long periods of immobility and related psychological distress. Participants expressed a need for more psychological and rehabilitative support during treatment and long-term recovery.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
total hip arthroplasty
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
physical activity
acute coronary syndrome
depressive symptoms
coronary artery disease
patient reported outcomes
surgical site infection