Follow-up for hip joint infection after joint replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This study checks what happens over the long term for people who had an infection around a replaced (prosthetic) hip. It mainly helps doctors understand recovery and long-term outcomes after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You were diagnosed with an infection around a replaced (prosthetic) hip joint
- The diagnosis is confirmed using EBJIS 2021 criteria
- You can read and sign written consent (or have a legal way to consent)
- You receive treatment/follow-up at University Hospitals Leuven
- Your infection is not in the natural (original) hip joint and not a fracture-related infection
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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