Infection after knee replacement: a qualitative study of impact of periprosthetic knee infection.
Charlotte M MallonRachael Gooberman-HillAndrew J MoorePublished in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2018)
Periprosthetic knee infection and its treatment can be life-changing for patients, and there is a need for greater support throughout treatment and lengthy recovery. Future work could look at preparedness for adverse outcomes, help-seeking in impactful situations, and information for healthcare professionals about early signs and care for periprosthetic infection.
Keyphrases
- total knee arthroplasty
- total hip
- end stage renal disease
- knee osteoarthritis
- healthcare
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- mental health
- newly diagnosed
- peritoneal dialysis
- anterior cruciate ligament
- prognostic factors
- combination therapy
- quality improvement
- social media
- chronic pain
- replacement therapy
- patient reported outcomes