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Diagnosis and Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections

open access: yesJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2020
The Diagnosis and Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections Clinical Practice Guideline is based on a systematic review of current scientific and clinical research. Through analysis of the current best evidence, this guideline seeks to evaluate strategies to mitigate the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in hip and knee arthroplasty and ...
Creighton C. Tubb   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Periprosthetic joint infection: current concepts and outlook

open access: yesEFORT Open Reviews, 2019
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication occurring in 1% to 2% of primary arthroplasties, which is associated with high morbidity and need for complex interdisciplinary treatment strategies. The challenge in the management of PJI is
Petra Izakovicova, O. Borens, A. Trampuz
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Responsiveness of the Liverpool Elbow Score in elbow arthroplasty. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
BACKGROUND Responsiveness and floor and ceiling effect are important parameters for evaluating the sensitivity of an outcome instrument in detecting the changes in the clinical condition of patients after an intervention as well as evaluating the ...
Amirfeyz   +46 more
core   +2 more sources

Sonication: A Valuable Technique for Diagnosis and Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infections

open access: yesThe Scientific World Journal, 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.
D. S. Evangelopoulos   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Brucella melitensis periprosthetic joint infection:

open access: yesActa Orthopaedica Belgica
Brucellosis, caused by a facultative intracellular gram-negative coccobacillus, is one of the most common zoonotic infections worldwide. Very rarely, brucellosis can cause periprosthetic joint infections (PJI). In this case-based literature review, we summarize the current medical literature regarding Brucella PJI, with the aim to raise awareness among
Vandenberk, L.   +6 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Lyme periprosthetic joint infection in total knee arthroplasty

open access: yesArthroplasty Today, 2018
Lyme arthritis, caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, is a common tick-borne illness in New England and the upper Midwest.
Murillo Adrados, MD   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A systematic review of Vancouver B2 and B3 periprosthetic femoral fractures [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Aims The aim of this study was to investigate the outcomes of Vancouver type B2 and B3 fractures by performing a systematic review of the methods of surgical treatment which have been reported.
Abdel MP   +52 more
core   +1 more source

An Evaluation of The Host Response to An Interspinous Process Device Based on A Series of Spine Explants: Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion (DIAM®) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the host response to an interspinous process device [Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion (DIAM®)] based on a series of nine spine explants with a mean post-operative explant time of 35 months.
Bric, Justin D., Toth, Jeffrey M.
core   +1 more source

Re-Infection Outcomes Following One- And Two-Stage Surgical Revision of Infected Knee Prosthesis:A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BACKGROUND:Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication of total knee arthroplasty. Two-stage revision is the most widely used technique and considered as the most effective for treating periprosthetic knee infection.
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core   +3 more sources

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