Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Periprosthetic Joint Infection after Hip Revision Arthroplasty

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, a well-established opportunistic bacterium, primarily impacts healthcare settings. Infection of the musculoskeletal system with this bacterium is rare. We report on the first known case of hip periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by S. maltophilia. The potential...

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Published in:Hip & pelvis 2023-06, Vol.35 (2), p.142-146
Main Authors: Latallade, Valentino, Lucero, Carlos, Slullitel, Pablo, Buttaro, Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Infection
Revision surgery
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Total hip arthroplasty
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Summary:Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, a well-established opportunistic bacterium, primarily impacts healthcare settings. Infection of the musculoskeletal system with this bacterium is rare. We report on the first known case of hip periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by S. maltophilia. The potential for development of a PJI caused by this pathogen should be considered by orthopaedic surgeons, particularly in patients with multiple severe comorbidities.
ISSN:2287-3260
2287-3279
DOI:10.5371/hp.2023.35.2.142