Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 10, issue 6
Articles | Volume 10, issue 6
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-10-489-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-10-489-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 10, issue 6
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28 Nov 2025
Review |  | 28 Nov 2025

Re-evaluating patient isolation policies for musculoskeletal infections in orthopaedic practice: a scoping review

Laura Bessems, Jolien Onsea, Baixing Chen, Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker, Irene K. Sigmund, Tristan Ferry, Richard Kuehl, Martin Clauss, Alex Soriano, Ricardo Sousa, Annette Schuermans, and Willem-Jan Metsemakers

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Isolation of patients with musculoskeletal infections in orthopedic care is controversial. Evidence supports selective isolation for certain resistant pathogens but not for non-resistant pathogens, nor does it support the routine use of septic wards. Effective infection control depends on hospital-wide strategies and adherence to standard precautions, with specialized centres offering better care than dedicated isolation units.
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