Early postoperative and acute ... PJI management must be individualized. Several options, including debridement and retention of the implant, exchange of the prosthesis or resection arthroplasty ...

In an update 12 years in the making, two orthopedic surgeons' organizations have issued new guidance on preventing periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) when patients undergo dental procedures ...

"Vancomycin powder has shown sometimes an increased rate of wound complications, especially in total knee arthroplasty ... we try to reduce the risk of PJI as much as possible," he said.