Microbiological profile and outcomes of two-stage revision hip arthroplasty

Conclusion: The outcomes of the study justify a two-stage revision arthroplasty for PJI of the hip. The use of ESR and CRP as screening tests for the success of debridement has value - but should be interpreted with caution.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - August 15, 2019 Category: Microbiology Authors: TD Hariharan VJ Chandy Jerry George Ajit Joseph Mathew John Premnath Agila Kumari Pragasam John Jude Prakash Anil Thomas Oomen Pradeep Mathew Poonnoose Source Type: research