Diagnostic pitfalls and conservative management of acute culture-negative arthritis following total knee arthroplasty

Key Points

• Diagnosing culture-negative arthritis can be misleading after total knee arthroplasty, complicating patient management.
• Key challenges include distinguishing between true infection and inflammatory responses, impacting treatment decisions.
• Conservative management strategies show promise in alleviating symptoms and improving function in affected individuals.
• Raising awareness of diagnostic pitfalls is crucial for clinicians to enhance decision-making for postoperative care.