Biopsychosocial needs and complementary treatments for patients undergoing management for periprosthetic joint infection following hip or knee arthroplasty: a systematic review

Key Points

• The aim is to identify the biopsychosocial needs and complementary interventions for periprosthetic joint infection management.
• Systematic review of existing literature
• Analysis of interventions reported in studies
• Focus on psychological and physical treatment needs
• Only 10% of articles addressed psychological and physical support needs.
• Clear need identified for additional interventions beyond surgical treatment.
• Future studies suggested for integrating biopsychosocial approaches into treatment pathways.