Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8799650 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2018 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
The presence of positive blood cultures at the time of PJI diagnosis decreased PJI treatment success. Further prospective studies are needed to help identify the role of blood cultures in the work up of PJI and treatment optimization in these patients.
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Authors
Mitchell R. MD, Ahmed DO, Justin M. BS, Antonia F. MD, MBA, Michael P. MD, Thorsten M. MD, PhD,