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Molecular diagnostics in periprosthetic joint infection. [PDF]
, 2011 Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a significant and costly challenge to the orthopedic community. The lack of a gold standard for diagnosis remains the biggest obstacle in the detection and subsequent treatment of PJI.
Adeli, Bahar +2 more
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EFORT Open Reviews, 2019 The gold standard for treating chronic periprosthetic joint infection is still considered to be double-stage exchange revision. The purpose of this review is to analyse the difference in terms of eradication rates and functional outcome after single- and
Corentin Pangaud +2 more
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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.Abstract Purpose The durability and effectiveness of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) depend on secure implant fixation and efficient bone integration. While cemented tibial components provide immediate mechanical stability, the addition of a short stem may be indicated in selected cases to enhance fixation. However, the stem does not allow for biological
Rudy Sangaletti +6 more
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Trauma Case Reports, 2017 Periprosthetic femoral fractures are rare but significant events following total hip replacement. Metaphyseal short stems have recently been popularized as a bone preserving alternative to conventional uncemented total hip replacement.
K. Toth, H. Gality, K. Gion, K. Sisak
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Open Periprosthetic Knee Fracture: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, 2020 Introduction: With the increase in knee and hip implants, these periprosthetic fractures will become more common especially as the population ages. Open periprosthetic fractures are rare and severe injuries and are more likely to be seen in high-energy ...
Katelyn Ragland BS +3 more
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Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infection [PDF]
, 2016 Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a calamitous complication with high morbidity and substantial cost. The reported incidence is low but it is probably underestimated due to the difficulty in diagnosis. PJI has challenged the orthopaedic community for several years and despite all the advances in this field, it is still a real concern with immense ...
Hosseinzadeh, Hamid Reza Seyyed +3 more
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Periprosthetic Infection in Joint Replacement [PDF]
Deutsches Ärzteblatt international, 2017 The volume of joint replacement surgery has risen steadily in recent years, because the population is aging and increasingly wishes to reserve a high functional status onward into old age. Infection is among the more common complications of joint replacement surgery, arising in 0.2% to 2% of patients, or as many as 9% in special situations such as the ...
Ayla Yagdiran +4 more
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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Purpose Decisions on the treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) are typically guided by established algorithms. However, as these algorithms often lack substantial supporting evidence, this study aimed to evaluate 1‐year survival rates and compare different surgical approaches.
Rasmus Liukkonen +5 more
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Trauma Case Reports, 2020 We report an 85-year-old patient with severe osteoporosis who had suffered from multiple episodes of periprosthetic fracture of the femur. Revision fixation with long-spanning cable plate for bisphosphonate-induced atypical periprosthetic femoral ...
Keith Hay-Man Wan +3 more
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Culture-Negative Periprosthetic Joint Infection
JB & JS open access, 2018 Background: Culture-negative periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a challenging condition to treat. The most appropriate management of culture-negative PJI is not known, and there is immense variability in the treatment outcome of this condition.
T. Tan +6 more
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