Research Topic

Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

This cluster of papers focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of prosthetic joint infections, including periprosthetic joint infections associated with orthopedic implants. It covers topics such as osteomyelitis, antibiotic prophylaxis, biofilm infections, diagnostic imaging techniques, and surgical approaches. The papers also discuss infection risk factors and the economic burden of periprosthetic joint infections.