Models of Musculoskeletal Infection Care: The Importance of Multidisciplinary Collaboration.

Infect Dis Clin North Am

Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Cox Building 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Electronic address:

Published: September 2025


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Musculoskeletal infections are increasing in incidence and complexity. There is mounting evidence that formal models of multidisciplinary care improve patient outcomes in severe infection. In this study, we review different published models of multidisciplinary care for patients with musculoskeletal infection. We then characterize the roles of different specialists and staff on multidisciplinary teams. Lastly, we discuss core themes in successful multidisciplinary care and the current gaps in the literature. This study also serves as a call to action for institutions to support the implementation and rigorous study of multidisciplinary care for patients with musculoskeletal infection.

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