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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, Norma Jung, Franziska Wallscheid, Peer Eysel, Christina Otto-Lambertz   +4 more
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Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection: The Utility of Biomarkers in 2023

Antibiotics, 2023
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a rare yet devastating complication following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Early and accurate diagnosis of PJI is paramount in order to maximize the chances of successful treatment.
M. Yilmaz, A. Abbaszadeh, S. Tarabichi, I. Azboy, J. Parvizi   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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.
Pucar Dragan, Janković Zoran, Baščarević Zoran, Starčević Srđan, Čizmić Milica, Radulović Marija, Šišić Marija, Dugonjić Sanja, Jauković Ljiljana, Ajdinović Boris   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Direct detection and identification of periprosthetic joint infection pathogens by metagenomic next-generation sequencing

Scientific Reports, 2023
This study assessed the application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in pathogen detection of periprosthetic joint infections. A total of 95 cases who previously had undergone hip and knee replacement undergoing revision from January 2018 to ...
L. Hao, P. Wen, W. Song, Binfei Zhang, Yanjie Wu, Yumin Zhang, Tao Ma, Yusheng Qiu   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Enough is enough: salvage procedures in severe periprosthetic joint infection

Arthroplasty, 2023
In severe cases of periprosthetic joint infection involving negative host-dependent factors, individual-based decisions between a curative therapy vs. salvage procedure are necessary.
Y. Gramlich, J. Parvizi
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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, Halil Ibrahim Ozaslan, Ceyhun Caglar, Mehmet Emin Şimşek, Mustafa Citak, Mustafa Akkaya   +5 more
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The Challenge of Periprosthetic Joint Infection Diagnosis: From Current Methods to Emerging Biomarkers

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023
Due to the increase in the life span and mobility at older ages, the number of implanted prosthetic joints is constantly increasing. However, the number of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs), one of the most severe complications after total joint ...
C. O. Vrâncianu, B. Serban, Irina Gheorghe-Barbu, Ilda Czobor Barbu, R. Cristian, M. Chifiriuc, C. Cirstoiu   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Optimization and standardization of mNGS-based procedures for the diagnosis of Mycoplasma periprosthetic joint infection: A novel diagnostic strategy for rare bacterial periprosthetic joint infection

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2023
Introduction The diagnosis of Mycoplasma periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is rather difficult due to its rarity and difficult in isolation, there are not standardized diagnostic procedure for Mycoplasma PJI presently.
Yuanqing Cai, Haiqi Ding, Xiaoqing Chen, Yang Chen, Changyu Huang, Chaofan Zhang, Zi-da Huang, Ying Huang, Wenbo Li, Wenming Zhang, X. Fang   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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 ...
Alan de Paula Mozella, Thales Nunes de Assunção, Hugo Alexandre de Araújo Barros Cobra, Sandra Tie Nishibe Minamoto, Rodrigo Salim, Ana Carolina Leal   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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, Durinka, Joel B, Karam, M.D., Joseph A., Parvizi, Javad, MD, Zmistowski, Benjamin   +4 more
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