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Proceedings from the 2025 International Consensus Meeting on Orthopedic Infections: the definition of Shoulder Periprosthetic Joint infection.
Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery·October 6, 2026·PMID 42838219
Why it mattersShoulder PJI diagnosis has been hampered by reliance on expert opinion and inconsistent criteria. This evidence-based definition, derived from multicenter data and systematic reviews, provides a standardized, weighted scoring system that can improve diagnostic accuracy and consistency in clinical practice and research.
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