An update on prosthetic joint infection for UK trainees

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is where a that has been replaced with an orthopaedic implant becomes infected. PJI given special consideration because of difficulties in treatment and the potential for life- limb-changing sequelae patients. Management requires collaboration between multiple specialists best managed within multidisciplinary team. This article provides overview on diagnosis PJI. We have described clinical prediction rules used to aid challenging cases. outlined first-line options (such as debridement, antibiotics retention (DAIR) procedures, single-stage two-stage revision surgery), second-line treatments (including chronic antibiotic suppression salvage procedures).