Antimicrobial resistance in orthopedics: microbial insights, clinical impact, and the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach—a review

Authors

  • Julia L van Agtmaal Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research Institute CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
  • Mariëlle Verheul Department of Infectious Diseases, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden; Department of Orthopedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
  • Lieve Vonken Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Medicine & Life Sciences, Research Institute CAPHRI, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
  • Kato Helsen Department of Communication Studies, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
  • Marian G Vargas Guerrero Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research Institute CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
  • Sanne W G van hoogstraten Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research Institute CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
  • Bianca J Hurck Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research Institute CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
  • Giulia Pilla Nostics B. V., Amsterdam, the Netherlands
  • Isabell Trinh Nostics B. V., Amsterdam, the Netherlands
  • Gert-Jan de Bruijn Department of Communication Studies, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
  • Henrik P Calum Department of Clinical Microbiology, Amager and Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hvidovre, Denmark
  • Mark G J de Boer Department of Infectious Diseases, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
  • Bart G Pijls Department of Orthopedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5351-5057
  • Jacobus J.C. Arts Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research Institute CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht; Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2947-8564

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/17453674.2025.43477

Keywords:

Antimicrobial resistance, Implants, Infection, Osteomyelitis, PJI

Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising globally and is a threat and challenge for orthopedic surgery, particularly in managing prosthetic joint infections (PJIs). This review first explores several AMR mechanisms from a microbiological point of view, including selective pressure, horizontal gene transfer, and further dissemination. Second, the variation in the rise of AMR across countries is highlighted, including its impact on PJI. While countries with the highest AMR rates are expected to experience the most significant burden, no country will be immune to the increasing prevalence of PJI. Third, this review stresses that multidimensional strategies are needed to combat AMR’s challenges in orthopedic surgery. These include raising awareness across all sectors, including healthcare professionals, the public, healthcare policymakers, and even politicians; advancing diagnostic technologies for early infection detection and classification of resistant or susceptible strains; promoting antibiotic stewardship; and developing new material technologies to prevent or cure PJI. This review highlights the urgent need for a coordinated response from clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to avoid AMR-related complications in PJI cases.

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2025-07-23

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van Agtmaal, J. L., Verheul, M., Vonken, L., Helsen, K., Vargas Guerrero, M. G., van hoogstraten, S. W. G., … Arts, J. J. (2025). Antimicrobial resistance in orthopedics: microbial insights, clinical impact, and the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach—a review. Acta Orthopaedica, 96, 555–568. https://doi.org/10.2340/17453674.2025.43477

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