100: StAR: Periprosthetic joint infections

In this episode of Febrile, host Sara Dong and a panel of medical experts including Dr. Sandra Sandy Nelson, Dr. Jodian Jodi Pinkney, Dr. Antonia Chen, and Dr. Aaron Tande, delve into the complexities of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI). They discuss diagnostic challenges, surgical interventions such as DARE and two-stage procedures, and antibiotic selection, including the use of rifampin and long-term suppressive therapies. The panel analyzes case studies, emphasizing the importance of collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches involving orthopedic surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and primary care physicians. Additionally, they address health equity, highlighting racial disparities in PJI incidence and the need to consider social determinants of health in patient care.