Shoulder Arthroplasty: Current Evidence and Techniques on Infection Diagnosis and Treatment.

J Am Acad Orthop Surg · May 06 2025 · Review

Berger GK, Garrigues GE, Chalmers PN, Singh A

From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA (Singh)

Shoulder & Elbow

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review summarizes current diagnostic and treatment strategies for prosthetic joint infection following shoulder arthroplasty as this complication becomes more common.
Abstract, as published

The incidence of shoulder arthroplasty is increasing with rapidly expanding indications. Although the procedure is becoming increasingly successful, complications do occur. Prosthetic joint infection of the shoulder (PJIS) is a devastating complication that requires dedicated efforts for diagnosis and eradication. As a supplement to our accompanying article on the topic of PJIS prevention, we review the current approaches to diagnosing and treating PJIS.

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