Outcomes of Regional Block in Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty for Prosthetic Joint Infection
The results of this study suggest that the use of regional block is not associated with an increased probability of postoperative persistent PJI, local wound complication, readmission, spinal/systemic/other infections, death, or revision surgery. Surgeons can comfortably choose regional block as a safe option for revision surgery for PJI. Consistent with previous research, patients who received spinal anesthesia had shorter hospital stays and lower transfusion rates when compared with those who received general anesthesia.
Authors
- Scott Byram
- Michelle Riyo Shimizu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8664-3212)
- D. Schmitt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6790-5216)
- Nicholas M. Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1142-5306)
- Ashley Treanor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1334-0042)
- Athena Barrett
Institutions
- Loyola University Medical Center (US)
- OSRAM (United States) (US)
- Loyola University Chicago (US)
- Barrett Technology (United States) (US)
- Brown Computer Company (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAAOS Global Research and Reviews
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00180
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00