(ii) Diagnosis and management of infection after total knee arthoplasty

The incidence of infection after total knee replacement (TKR) has been reported variously between 0.4% to 2% in the current literature. As the numbers of TKR procedures are increasing annually, so are the numbers of prosthetic joint infections. Although the incidence of infection has been dramatically reduced over the last decade, an infected prosthetic joint still significantly adversely affects the outcome of TKR and adds undue financial burden on the healthcare system. This article aims to review the current literature regarding the factors associated with infected TKR, along with diagnosis and management of this serious potential complication.