Diagnosis and Treatment of Infected Shoulder Arthroplasty: Current Concepts Review

Abstract

Periprosthetic shoulder infection (PSI) is an emerging pathology which requires many improvements in diagnosis and treatment to obtain a satisfying success rate. Different approaches have been described. This article summarizes current concepts of diagnostic process and main treatments described in the literature.

Keywords

infection - shoulder - prosthesis - diagnosis - treatment

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