Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in the Setting of Periprosthetic Joint Infection-Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment.

Authors

Matthew P Siljander, Beaumont Health System
Ali H Sobh, Beaumont Health System
Kevin C Baker, Beaumont Health System
Erin A Baker, Beaumont Health System
Lige M Kaplan, Beaumont Health System

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a rare yet challenging problem in total hip and knee arthroplasties. The management of PJI remains difficult primarily due to the evolution of resistance by the infecting organisms.

METHODS: This review profiles acquired mechanisms of bacterial resistance and summarizes established and emerging techniques in PJI diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

RESULTS: New techniques in PJI diagnosis and prevention continue to be explored. Antibiotics combined with 1 or 2-stage revision are associated with the higher success rates and remain the mainstay of treatment.

CONCLUSION: With higher prevalence of antibiotic-resistant organisms, novel antibiotic implant and wound care materials, improved methods for organism identification, and well-defined organism-specific treatment algorithms are needed to optimize outcomes of PJI.

Volume

33

Issue

1

First Page

185

Last Page

194

Recommended Citation

Siljander MP, Sobh AH, Baker KC, Baker EA, Kaplan LM. Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in the Setting of Periprosthetic Joint Infection-Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment. J Arthroplasty. 2018 Jan;33(1):185-194. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.07.045. Epub 2017 Aug 3. Review. PubMed PMID: 28869114.

ISSN

1532-8406

PubMed ID

28869114