Imaging of periprosthetic infection

Surg Technol Int. 2013 Sep:23:213-8.

Abstract

Periprosthetic infection is one of the most challenging and difficult complications in orthopaedics. It can result in significant patient distress and disability, with repeated surgeries, increased cost and utilization of medical resources, and in rare cases even mortality. The biggest challenge to date is the correct diagnosis of periprosthetic infection and implementation of effective treatment regimens capable of eradicating the organism. This article reviews the various modalities used in the imaging of periprosthetic and post-arthroplasty infection.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / methods*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / blood
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / diagnosis*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Biomarkers