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A systematic review of the evidence for single stage and two stage revision of infected knee replacement [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND: Periprosthetic infection about the knee is a devastating complication that may affect between 1% and 5% of knee replacement. With over 79 000 knee replacements being implanted each year in the UK, periprosthetic infection (PJI) is set to ...
Reed, Mike R., Parsons, Helen, Foguet, Pedro, Masters, James P. M., Smith, Nicholas A., Sprowson, Andrew P.   +5 more
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Influence of cementless hip stems on femoral cortical strain pattern depending on their extent of porous coating [PDF]

, 2012
The extent of porous coating of cementless total hip stems is held responsible for radiological periprosthetic changes, the rate of thigh pain, and even its long-term success.
Steinhauser, Erwin, Ellenrieder, Martin, Mittelmeier, Wolfram, Bader, Rainer   +3 more
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Diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections in clinical practice [PDF]

, 2012
The diagnosis of a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) can be challenging, either because of the variable clinical presentation or because of previous antimicrobial treatment interfering with the detection of the pathogen. In recent years, various means
Sendi, Parham, Zimmerli, Werner
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Sonication: A Valuable Technique for Diagnosis and Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infections [PDF]

, 2013
Background. Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the most severe complication, following joint arthroplasty. Identification of the causal microbial factor is of paramount importance for the successful treatment. Purpose.
Morassi, G. P., Koufos, S., Stathopoulos, I. P., Evangelopoulos, D. S., S. Koufos, A. Stylianakis, S. Kohl, I. P. Stathopoulos, P. K. Karampinas, Kohl, Sandro, J. Vlamis, Albarni, A., S. Pneumaticos, Pneumaticos, S., G. P. Morassi, D. S. Evangelopoulos, Karampinas, P. K., Stylianakis, A., A. Albarni, Vlamis, J.   +19 more
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The Ongoing Struggle to Find a Gold Standard for PJI Diagnosis

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Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication of joint arthroplasty surgery that is difficult to both diagnose and treat. Misdiagnosing a prosthetic infection has terrible consequences for both the patient and healthcare system.
Emanuel-Cristian Sandu, Catalin Cirstoiu, Sergiu Iordache, Mihai Aurel Costache, Georgian Longin Iacobescu, Adrian Cursaru   +5 more
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A review of current practices in periprosthetic joint infection debridement and revision arthroplasty

Arthroplasty, 2022
Background Periprosthetic joint infection remains a significant challenge for arthroplasty surgeons globally. Over the last few decades, there has been much advancement in terms of treatment and diagnosis, however, the fight rages on.
Humza M. Mian, Joseph G. Lyons, Joshua Perrin, Andrew W. Froehle, Anil B. Krishnamurthy   +4 more
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Pyroptosis in Periprosthetic Osteolysis

Biomolecules, 2022
Periprosthetic osteolysis (PPO) along with aseptic loosening (AL) caused by wear particles after artificial joint replacement is the key factor in surgical failure and subsequent revision surgery, however, the precise molecular mechanism underlying PPO remains unclear.
Jian Yin, Zhaoyang Yin, Peng Lai, Xinhui Liu, Jinzhong Ma   +4 more
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IS THERE A RATIONALE IN THE USE OF THE BONE STRUT ALLOGRAFT FOR MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL FIXATION IN PERIPROSTHETIC HUMERAL FRACTURES? A CASE REPORT.

Euromediterranean Biomedical Journal, 2017
The gradual increase in shoulder implants has resulted in a parallel increase in periprosthetic fractures of the humerus. Currently, there are no definite certainties about the best methods of treatment and there are no adequate devices to ensure ...
Serafino Carta
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Metagenomic next generation sequencing improves diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection by detecting the presence of bacteria in periprosthetic tissues

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore the role of mNGS in the diagnosis of PJI by detecting the presence of bacteria in periprosthetic tissues.
Yuanqing Cai, Xinyu Fang, Yang Chen, Zida Huang, Chaofan Zhang, Wenbo Li, Bin Yang, Wenming Zhang   +7 more
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Periprosthetic Fracture Literature Since 1990: A Bibliometric Analysis [PDF]

Objective: This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the literature on periprosthetic fracture since 1990. The goal is to uncover prevalent themes, key authors, and geographical trends.
Alican Barış, Emre Özmen, Serdar Yüksel, Esra Çirci, Ozan Beytemür   +4 more
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