Abstract
Joint replacement is a successful surgical procedure that provides pain relief, restores joint function and improves the quality of life of patients. A minority of patients will experience complications like aseptic failure or prosthetic joint infection (PJI; Tande and Patel 2014).
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Management of Periprosthetic Joint Infection |
Subtitle of host publication | A Global Perspective on Diagnosis, Treatment Options, Prevention Strategies and Their Economic Impact |
Publisher | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
Pages | 79-86 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783662544693 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783662544686 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 23 Nov 2017 |