Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 11, issue 4
Articles | Volume 11, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-489-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-489-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 4
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07 Aug 2026
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Isolation policies in musculoskeletal infection care: time to move from tradition to evidence

Laura Bessems, Jolien Onsea, 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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We examined whether patients with musculoskeletal infections need to be separated in hospital. A review of published studies found no support for routine isolation or dedicated wards for infections without multidrug-resistant organisms when standard precautions are applied. An international survey showed wide variation in clinician attitudes. These findings highlight a gap between evidence and perception and support a more risk-based approach.
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