Microbiologic features of prosthetic joint infections at a tertiary referral orthopaedic unit
This study describes a local PJI microbiome with contrasting results from comparable studies. Empiric antibiotic guidelines have been established to target treatment and a local PJI register has since been established to improve patient outcomes and antimicrobial stewardship in an era of antibiotic resistance.
Authors
- Stephen Christopher Murphy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0507-3758)
- James A. Harty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8437-4357)
- Shane P. Russell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7305-8479)
- Padhraig F. O’Loughlin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9355-2861)
Institutions
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (IE)
- University College Cork (IE)
- Cork University Hospital (IE)
- Mercy University Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
- Published
- 2025-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-025-03933-4
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01
Funders
- University College Cork