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 ...
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Combined bone scintigraphy with 99mTc-MDP and 99mTc-ciprofloxacin in differentiation of hip and knee prosthesis aseptic loosening and infection: A preliminary study [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2017 Background/Aim. Although the number of new primary implantation of hip and knee prostheses every year increases, the rate of failed arthroplasty is nearly the same.
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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.
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Microbiological Profi le of Periprosthetic Knee Infections in a Brazilian Unified Health System Hospital Specialized in Highly Complex Orthopedic Surgeries [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 2023 Objective We studied the microbiological profile of periprosthetic knee infections treated in a Brazilian tertiary hospital. Methods The study included all patients undergoing revision surgery for total knee arthroplasty (RTKA) between November 2019 ...
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Periprosthetic joint infection increases the risk of one-year mortality. [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND: Periprosthetic joint infection continues to potentially complicate an otherwise successful joint replacement. The treatment of this infection often requires multiple surgical procedures associated with increased complications and morbidity ...
Casper, MD, David S +4 more
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DOES TOPICAL USE OF GENTAMICIN REDUCE THE INFECTION RATE IN PRIMARY TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY? [PDF]
Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 2019 Objective: To determine whether the topical use of gentamicin reduces periprosthetic joint infection rates in primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods: We retrospectively evaluated two cohorts of patients who underwent primary THA in a university ...
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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 ...
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Arthroplasty, 2023 Background Machine learning is a promising and powerful technology with increasing use in orthopedics. Periprosthetic joint infection following total knee arthroplasty results in increased morbidity and mortality.
Yuk Yee Chong +7 more
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A Modified Technique for Artificial Fusion in Unreconstructable Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
Arthroplasty Today, 2021 Knee arthrodesis is an acceptable treatment that leads to a stable joint with a lower rate of recurrence of infection in periprosthetic joint infections.
Mohammad Mahdi Sarzaeem, MD +5 more
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Complications of Resection Arthroplasty in Two-Stage Revision for the Treatment of Periprosthetic Hip Joint Infection [PDF]
, 2019 Little data is available regarding complications associated with resection arthroplasty in the treatment of hip periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). We assessed complications during and after two-stage revision using resection arthroplasty.
Perka, Carsten +5 more
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