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Management of Periprosthetic Joint Infection [PDF]
Hip & Pelvis, 2018 Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication after arthroplasty, which is associated with pain, prolonged hospital stay, multiple surgeries, functional incapacitation, and even mortality. Using scientific and efficient management protocol including modern diagnosis and treatment of PJI and eradication of infection is possible in a ...
Cheng Li, Nora Renz, Andrej Trampuz
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Periprosthetic Joint Infections [PDF]
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases, 2013 Implantation of joint prostheses is becoming increasingly common, especially for the hip and knee. Infection is considered to be the most devastating of prosthesis-related complications, leading to prolonged hospitalization, repeated surgical intervention, and even definitive loss of the implant. The main risk factors to periprosthetic joint infections
Ana Lucia L. Lima +5 more
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Candida Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Is It Curable? [PDF]
Antibiotics, 2021 Candida periprosthetic joint infection (CPJI) is a rare and very difficult to treat infection, and high-quality evidence regarding the best management is scarce. Candida spp. adhere to medical devices and grow forming biofilms, which contribute to the persistence and relapse of this infection.
Laura Escolà-Vergé +7 more
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Biofilm formation in periprosthetic joint infections [PDF]
Annals of Joint, 2021 Formation of microbial biofilms has long been implicated in the occurrence of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs). Despite the widespread acknowledgment of the severity of these infections, much is still unknown regarding the underlying mechanisms of biofilm establishment and proliferation in the joint space. The presence of these resilient, complex
Staats, Amelia +3 more
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The Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections [PDF]
The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2016 Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) adversely affects patient quality of life and health status, and places a huge financial burden on the health care. The first step in combating this complication is prevention, which may include implementation of strategies during the preoperative, intraoperative, or ...
Küçükdurmaz, FATİH, PARVIZI, J
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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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Periprosthetic Joint Infections as a Consequence of Bacteremia [PDF]
Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2019 AbstractBackgroundThe risk for developing a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) during bacteremia is unclear, except for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. The aim of this study was to examine the risk for developing a PJI during bacteremia and to identify possible risk factors leading to it.MethodsPatients with a primary knee or hip joint replacement ...
Honkanen, Meeri +5 more
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Role of Biomarkers in Periprosthetic Joint Infections
Diagnostics, 2022 Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most serious complications after joint arthroplasty. The incidence rate of PJI after total joint replacement is 1–3%. Although there are different guidelines and diagnostic criteria used to diagnose PJI, diagnosing PJI is a highly difficult process for orthopedists.
Serhat Akcaalan +5 more
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Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Clinical and Bench [PDF]
The Scientific World Journal, 2013 Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication for the patient and the health care providers. Its incidence is between 1% and 3% in primary and 4% and 6% in revision total joint arthroplasties. The diagnosis can be straightforward with purulent discharge from the joint but may also be confusing especially when associated with ...
Andrew A. Freiberg +4 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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