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Serum Inflammatory Biomarkers in the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infections

Biomedicines, 2021
Accurate preoperative diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) can be very challenging, especially in patients with chronic PJI caused by low-virulence microorganisms. Serum parameters, such as serum C-reactive protein (CRP) or the erythrocyte
I. Sigmund, S. Puchner, R. Windhager
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Comparison of outcomes and analysis of risk factors for non-union in locked plating of closed periprosthetic and non-periprosthetic distal femoral fractures in a retrospective cohort study

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2019
Background The primary aim was to compare the outcomes of locked plating of closed distal femur periprosthetic and non-periprosthetic fractures by testing the hypothesis that outcomes would be worse in the periprosthetic group.
James Karam, Paul Campbell, Michael David, Michael Hunter   +3 more
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Current Guideline for Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Review Article

Hip & Pelvis, 2021
The nature of implant-related infections is complex. Currently, there is no definitive test for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) and diagnosis remains challenging despite recent developments. Failure to diagnose and investigate pathologies of the hip
Seung-Ju Kim, Y. Cho
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Intramedullary Nailing of Periarticular Fractures [PDF]

, 2018
Plate fixation has historically been the preferred surgical treatment method for periarticular fractures of the lower extremity. This trend has stemmed from difficulties with fracture reduction and concerns of inadequate fixation with intramedullary ...
Gaski, Greg, Kempton, Laurence, Sorkin, Anthony, Virkus, Walter   +3 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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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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Excellent diagnostic characteristics for ultrafast gene profiling of DEFA1-IL1B-LTF in detection of prosthetic joint infections [PDF]

, 2017
The timely and exact diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is crucial for surgical decision-making. Intraoperatively, delivery of the result within an hour is required.
Demuth HB, Gallo J, Garvin KL, Kohavi R, Macskassy SA, Mirra JM, Schmalzried TP, Tománková T, Trampuz A   +8 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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Application of Far Cortical Locking Technology in Periprosthetic Femoral Fracture Fixation: A Biomechanical Study [PDF]

, 2016
© 2016 Elsevier Inc. Background Lack of fracture movement could be a potential cause of periprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF) fixation failures. This study aimed to test whether the use of distal far cortical locking screws reduces the overall stiffness ...
Fagan, Michael J., Leonidou, Andreas, Marghoub, Arsalan, Moazen, Mehran, Pagkalos, Joseph, Tsiridis, Eleftherios   +5 more
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Open Periprosthetic Patella Fracture Around Knee Endoprosthesis: A Unique Case Report

Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma, 2017
Introduction: Periprosthetic fracture, after total knee arthroplasty, is one of the most common reasons of revision arthroplasty and periprosthetic fracture of the patella has been shown to be very rare.
SM Javad Mortazavi, Seied Hadi Kalantar, Mohammadjavad Dehghani Firoozabadi, Saeed Panahi, Ahmad Ramezanpoor Asl   +4 more
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