Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 7, issue 1
Articles | Volume 7, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-7-51-2022
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-7-51-2022
© Author(s) 2022. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 7, issue 1
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01 Mar 2022
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Has the time come for regional periprosthetic joint infection centers in the United States? A first-year experience

Murillo Adrados, Michael M. Valenzuela, Bryan D. Springer, Susan M. Odum, Thomas K. Fehring, and Jesse E. Otero

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Areas in orthopedics, such as spinal metastasis and sarcomas, have shown benefits of concentrated care in specialized centers. Currently in the US, no such centers exist for treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). We established a PJI center and review our first-year experience. Additionally, we note the complexity and volume of referrals, in addition to the abundant opportunities for research that referral centers provide. PJI centers are feasible and can improve PJI care.
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