Thelansis

 Prosthetic joint infection (PJI), also known as periprosthetic infection, involves the joint prosthesis and adjacent tissue. Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a severe and challenging complication after joint replacement. Due to the lack of consensus on the management of PJI, physicians often face uncertainty. However, errors in diagnosis and treatment can result in increased healthcare costs, reinfection, or mortality. While most joint arthroplasties provide pain-free function, a minority of patients will experience device failure and require additional surgery at some point during the life of the device. Reasons for aseptic failure include loosening at the bone cement interface, periprosthetic fracture, fracture of the prosthetic material, wear, implant malposition, dislocation-instability, or material fatigue. ·        The cumulative number of knee and hip replacement cases in the USA ranges from 3 million to 4 million. The incidence of per...