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Excellent diagnostic characteristics for ultrafast gene profiling of DEFA1-IL1B-LTF in detection of prosthetic joint infections [PDF]
The timely and exact diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is crucial for surgical decision-making. Intraoperatively, delivery of the result within an hour is required.
Demuth HB +8 more
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Aims: To investigate the optimal thresholds and diagnostic efficacy of commonly used serological and synovial fluid detection indexes for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in patients who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Yulai Wang +6 more
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On a multi-dimesional generalization of the notion of orthostochastic and unistochastic matrices [PDF]
We introduce the notions of $d$-orthostochastic, $d$-unistochastic, and $d$-qustochastic matrices. These are the particular cases of $F^d$-bistochastic matrices where $F$ is real or complex numbers or quaternions. The concept is motivated by mathematical
Gutkin, Eugene
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The first step of two-stage hip revision: what affects the result? [PDF]
Background. The most common method of treatment of chronic periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is considered to be a two-stage revision arthroplasty. The efficacy of this technique is largely determined by the results of infection management after the ...
Svetlana A. Bozhkova +4 more
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Background Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by Acinetobacter baumannii (Ab) has become a growing concern due to its overwhelming ability to express resistance to antibiotics and produce biofilm.
Raquel Bandeira da Silva +2 more
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Adherence to a reliable PJI diagnostic protocol minimizes unsuspected positive cultures rate [PDF]
Abstract Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate the incidence of unsuspected PJI when prosthetic revisions are thoroughly evaluated by PJI dedicated orthopedic surgeon before surgery. The hypothesis is that the incidence of unsuspected PJI is reduced by applying this protocol.
Pérez-Prieto, Daniel +6 more
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Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of culture-negative periprosthetic joint infection (CN PJI) with those of culture-positive periprosthetic joint infection (CP PJI).
Feng Li +4 more
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Diagnosis of Deep Periprosthetic Infection of the Hip [PDF]
Periprosthetic infection (PJI) is one of the most frequent and devastating complications of total hip arthroplasty (THA). Early and accurate diagnosis of PJI allows timely initiation of treatment.
Valery Yu. Murylev +5 more
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Synergistic Activity of Fosfomycin, Ciprofloxacin, and Gentamicin Against Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms [PDF]
Gram-negative (GN) rods cause about 10% periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) and represent an increasing challenge due to emergence of antimicrobial resistance.
Di Luca, Mariagrazia +4 more
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Local Antibacterial Implant Protection in Orthopedics and Trauma: What’s New?
Current prophylactic and hygienic measures notwithstanding, implant-related infection remains among leading reasons for failure in orthopaedics and trauma surgery, resulting in extremely high social and economic costs.
C. L. Romanò +5 more
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