1.
Infection and Chemotherapy
;
: 199-209, 2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-722327
ABSTRACT
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) poses a burden on patients and health care resources. PJI diagnosis can be challenging, owing to imperfect definition, alongside inadequate diagnostic techniques. In this review, we describe consensus definitions of PJI, approaches to diagnosis using methods available in Korea, and novel diagnostic methods.
Subject(s)
Humans , Consensus , Delivery of Health Care , Diagnosis , Joints , Korea , Methods
2.
Infection and Chemotherapy
;
: 199-209, 2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-721822
ABSTRACT
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) poses a burden on patients and health care resources. PJI diagnosis can be challenging, owing to imperfect definition, alongside inadequate diagnostic techniques. In this review, we describe consensus definitions of PJI, approaches to diagnosis using methods available in Korea, and novel diagnostic methods.