ArticleCase reports in orthopedics2026
Periprosthetic Joint Infection With
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Abstract
Background: Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure aimed at treating selected patients with osteoarthritis confined to a single compartment of the knee. The concept is to minimize soft-tissue damage retaining the natural ligaments and thus providing kinematics close to normal knee. Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a potentially devastating complication following UKA. Although not a common occurrence, it can lead to prolonged hospitalization, need for repeated surgical intervention, and joint failure. Although Case Report: We describe a case of PJI of the knee following UKA in a 73-year-old woman with a history of long-term corticosteroid oral treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). The patient presented with a painful, swollen right knee and elevated inflammatory markers. She was successfully treated with arthroscopic drainage, irrigation, and a 9-week course of antibiotic therapy. Conclusion: This case highlights the virulence of
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