M. Adrados, Michael M. Valenzuela, B. Springer, S. Odum, T. Fehring, Jesse E. Otero
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Abstract Several fields of orthopedics have concluded benefits from volume thresholds. We postulate that we could similarly optimize periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) treatment by creating a regional referral center, concentrating expertise and resources. Here, we review our reasoning and our first-year experience of a PJI referral center in the United States.