Prosthetic joint infections - Pipeline Review, H1 2017

Prosthetic joint infections - Pipeline Review, H1 2017, provides an overview of the Prosthetic joint infections (Musculoskeletal Disorders) pipeline landscape. Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most serious complications of prosthetic joint implantation. Symptoms include pain or stiffness in joints, swelling, redness around the wound, fatigue and fever. Risk factors include age, prior arthroplasty, poor nutritional status, obesity, diabetes mellitus and advanced HIV disease. Treatment includes antimicrobial therapy.