Has the time come for regional periprosthetic joint infection centers in the United States? A first-year experience
oleh: M. Adrados, M. M. Valenzuela, B. D. Springer, B. D. Springer, S. M. Odum, S. M. Odum, T. K. Fehring, T. K. Fehring, J. E. Otero, J. E. Otero
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| Diterbitkan: | Copernicus Publications 2022-03-01 |
Deskripsi
<p>Several fields of orthopedics have concluded benefits from volume thresholds. We postulate that we could similarly optimize periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) treatment by creating a regional referral center, concentrating expertise and resources. Here, we review our reasoning and our first-year experience of a PJI referral center in the United States.</p>