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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing in tuberculous periprosthetic joint infection: pathogen-detection yield and clinical characteristics compared with common bacterial PJI [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
ObjectiveTo compare the pathogen-detection yield of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) and conventional culture in tuberculous periprosthetic joint infection (TB-PJI) and common bacterial PJI (CB-PJI), and to characterize clinical differences ...
Jiayu Li   +36 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Preoperative Staphylococcus aureus nasal screening and decolonization for the prevention of periprosthetic joint infection in elective total joint arthroplasty: A single-center retrospective comparative study [PDF]

open access: yesSICOT-J
Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is the most frequently implicated pathogen in periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs), with nasal colonization being a well-established risk factor for their onset.
Cinelli Virginia   +8 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Cultures in periprosthetic joint infections, the imperfect gold standard?

open access: yesEFORT Open Reviews, 2023
Culture-negative periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) are commonly described in the literature. By implementing a routine diagnostic workup and by optimizing tissue sampling and processing, the culture-negative rate can easily be reduced. When faced
Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker
doaj   +1 more source

Staphylococcus aureus colonization and periprosthetic joint infection in patients undergoing elective total joint arthroplasty: a narrative review

open access: yesEFORT Open Reviews, 2023
Peri-prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) are associated with higher treatment costs, longer hospital admissions and increased morbidity and mortality. Colonization with Staphylococcus aureus is an independent and
Michael de Buys   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diagnosis and management of infected arthroplasty

open access: yesSICOT-J, 2021
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most dreadful complications after THA and TKA. Though prevention is of utmost importance in PJI management, the last decade has seen many remarkable developments in PJI diagnosis, including the ...
Pannu Tejbir S.   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Synovial fluid interleukin-6 is not superior to cell count and differential in the detection of periprosthetic joint infection

open access: yesBone & Joint Open, 2020
Aims: Synovial fluid white blood cell (WBC) count and percentage of polymorphonuclear cells (%PMN) are elevated at periprosthetic joint infection (PJI).
René Mihalič   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Improving outcomes in acute and chronic periprosthetic hip and knee joint infection with a multidisciplinary approach

open access: yesBone & Joint Open, 2021
Aims: Periprosthetic hip and knee infection remains one of the most severe complications following arthroplasty, with an incidence between 0.5% to 1%. This study compares the outcomes of revision surgery for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following
Mairiosa Biddle   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Three-stage revision arthroplasty for the treatment of fungal periprosthetic joint infection: outcome analysis of a novel treatment algorithm: a prospective study

open access: yesBone & Joint Open, 2021
Aims: Fungal periprosthetic joint infections (fPJIs) are rare complications, constituting only 1% of all PJIs. Neither a uniform definition for fPJI has been established, nor a standardized treatment regimen.
Hinnerk Baecker   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Two-stage revision hip arthroplasty in the treatment of periprosthetic joint infection

open access: yesВестник медицинского института «Реавиз»: Реабилитация, врач и здоровье, 2023
Introduction. One of the rare complications following hip arthroplasty is periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Two-stage revision arthroplasty is the gold standard in the treatment of deep periprosthetic infection of large joints, providing high ...
I. A. Dmitrov   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Topical Application of Vancomycin Powder to Prevent Infections after Massive Bone Resection and the implantation of Megaprostheses in Orthopaedic Oncology Surgery [PDF]

open access: yesMalaysian Orthopaedic Journal
Introduction: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) represents a serious burden in orthopaedic oncology. Through the years, several local expedients have been proposed to minimise the risk of periprosthetic infection. In this study, we report our outcomes
Andreani L   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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