Periprosthetic joint infection of megaprostheses for oncologic and non-oncologic indications—IMPLANT retention or removal? A retrospective cohort study of 50 cases
Abstract Background and purpose Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating but rare complication. Its incidence ranges between 1%–2% in primary arthroplasties. However, infection rates are much higher in megaprostheses (15%–43%). Revision of megaprostheses (MP) is a highly complex procedu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Arthroplasty |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42836-025-00314-1 |
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