Chronic prosthetic joint infections with a draining sinus. Who should receive suppressive antibiotic treatment?

The benefit of suppressive antibiotic treatment in inoperable patients with a chronic periprosthetic joint infection and a sinus tract is unknown. Some physicians prefer to just let the sinus drain, while others prefer antibiotic treatment. In this viewpoint article we discuss the advantages and dis...

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Published in:Journal of bone and joint infection 2020-10, Vol.6 (2), p.43-45
Main Authors: Lensen, Karel-Jan, Escudero-Sanchez, Rosa, Cobo, Javier, Soriano, Alex, Wouthuyzen-Bakker, Marjan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Antibiotics
Health aspects
Prostheses and implants
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Summary:The benefit of suppressive antibiotic treatment in inoperable patients with a chronic periprosthetic joint infection and a sinus tract is unknown. Some physicians prefer to just let the sinus drain, while others prefer antibiotic treatment. In this viewpoint article we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of suppressive antibiotic treatment in this particular patient group.
ISSN:2206-3552
2206-3552
DOI:10.5194/jbji-6-43-2020