The PJI-TNM classification for periprosthetic joint infections [PDF]
AimsThis study aimed to evaluate the clinical application of the PJI-TNM classification for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) by determining intraobserver and interobserver reliability. To facilitate its use in clinical practice, an educational app was subsequently developed and evaluated.MethodsA total of ten orthopaedic surgeons classified 20 ...
Baertl, Susanne +9 more
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Editorial: Management of PJI/SSI after joint arthroplasty [PDF]
AbstractThe management of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) and surgical site infection (SSI) after joint arthroplasty poses a major challenge in orthopedic surgery. This Editorial provides an overview of the studies published in the special issue “Management of PJI/SSI after Joint Arthroplasty”, summarizing the key findings from these studies ...
Li Cao +5 more
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Aspergillus PJI – A systematic analysis of all known cases and report of a new one
Fungi resemble less than one percent of all periprosthetic joint infections (PJI). While Candida PJI is well described, Aspergillus PJI has only been reported in a few cases without any systematic analysis present at this point. This review aims to systematically summarize and describe all cases of Aspergillus PJI. The systematic review used PubMed and
Karczewski, Daniel +3 more
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Only 18% of Knee PJIs Are Treated by High-Volume Surgeons: Implications for PJI Centers in the US
Introduction: There has been a recent push to develop periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) centers of excellence in the United States (US). However, little is known regarding the current distribution of surgical management of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) PJIs in the US.
Elmenawi, Khaled A +5 more
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Only 5% of Hip PJIs Are Treated by High-Volume Surgeons: Implications for PJI Centers in the US
INTRODUCTION: There has been recent interest in developing periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) centers of excellence in the United States (US). However, little is known regarding the current distribution of surgical management of total hip arthroplasty (THA) PJIs in the US.
Elmenawi, Khaled +5 more
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Influence of Gender on Occurrence of Aseptic Loosening and Recurrent PJI after Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty [PDF]
Background: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a common yet severe complication after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Surgical intervention and antibiotic therapy are obligatory to achieve successful, infection-free outcome.
Philipp von Roth +7 more
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Abstract Background PJI is an uncommon but serious complication of joint arthroplasties that can result in significant morbidity and cost. There is a paucity of studies in the literature on PJIs caused by anaerobic organisms either as the sole pathogen or part of a polymicrobial infection. The purpose
Non, Lemuel R, Sekar, Poorani
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Adaptive antimicrobial resistance - description of microbial variants & their relevance in PJI: a review [PDF]
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a difficult complication requiring an aggressive eradication protocol. Treatment cure rates remain essentially stalled in the last two decades utilizing methods of antimicrobial cement joint spacers and parenteral ...
Stoodley, Paul +14 more
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Development of an innovative in vivo model of PJI treated with DAIR
IntroductionProsthetic Joint Infection (PJI) are catastrophic complications of joint replacement. Debridement, implant retention, and antibiotic therapy (DAIR) is the usual strategy in acute infections but fails in 45% of MRSA infections. We describe the development of a model of infected arthroplasty in rabbits, treated with debridement and a course ...
Hervé Poilvache +5 more
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Summary of procedures reported following PJI.
BackgroundProsthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication after joint replacement surgery and it is associated with risk of mortality and morbidity along with high direct costs.MethodsThe Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) data were ...
Stefano Perni (1767916) +2 more
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