International Perspectives: Panelists Speak About Periprosthetic Joint Infection Management

Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA; Claudio Diaz-Ledezma, MD

Remarkable advances in the field of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) have occurred during the past decade, as a multitude of studies have evaluated the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of PJI. In addition, the AAOS clinical practice guideline (CPG) on the diagnosis of PJI of the hip and knee has provided a framework for appropriate tests to aid with diagnosis.