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Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a calamitous complication with high morbidity and substantial cost. The reported incidence is low but it is probably underestimated due to the difficulty in diagnosis. PJI has challenged the orthopaedic community for several years and despite all the advances in this field, it is still a real concern with immense impact on patients, and the healthcare system....
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Public Health
سال: 1944
ISSN: 0033-3506
DOI: 10.1016/s0033-3506(44)80286-4