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Low-grade infections as a potential contributor of arthrofibrosis following total knee arthroplasty

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Arthrofibrosis is a well-known complication of arthroplasty. However, the underlying causes that may lead to this pathology are unclear. A possible relationship between undiagnosed low-grade infections and the development of arthrofibrosis has been proposed (Ibrahim et al., 2020). This study aims to investigate whether colonization of the joint by low-virulence pathogens may cause arthrofibrosis.

Source: Journal of Bone and Joint Infection

DOI: 10.5194/jbji-10-303-2025

Authors: Lucía Henríquez, Ander Uribarri, Ignacio Sancho, Maria Eugenia Portillo

Institutions: Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Navarre Institute of Health Research

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,078