Should a Urinary Tract Infection Be Treated before a Total Joint Arthroplasty?

Author: Javad PARVIZI ¹ ; Kyung Hoi KOO
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1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Hip; Knee joint arthroplaty; Infection; Urinary tract
MeSH: Aged; Arthroplasty; Bacteriuria; Consensus; Female; Hip; Humans; Joints; Prevalence; Urinary Tract Infections; Urinary Tract
From:Hip & Pelvis 2019;31(1):1-3
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most serious complications after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The prevalence of urinary tract infection (UTI) is common, particularly among elderly women, a group for whom TJA may be required. The association between preoperative UTI and increased risk of PJI after TJA is unclear. We reviewed key articles concerning the relationship between UTIs and PJI, and summarized recommendations of international consensus on PJI, which was established in Philadelphia in July of 2018. In addition, we distinguish between symptomatic UTI and asymptomatic bacteriuria, because their causative effects on PJI are quite different.