Indian journal of medical microbiology
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Indian J Med Microbiol · Jan 2019
Microbiological profile and outcomes of two-stage revision hip arthroplasty.
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most challenging cases that confront modern orthopaedics. Two-stage revision, which is the standard of care for PJI, is the preferred mode of treatment for these infections. ⋯ The outcomes of the study justify a two-stage revision arthroplasty for PJI of the hip. The use of ESR and CRP as screening tests for the success of debridement has value - but should be interpreted with caution.