Garlic extract in prosthesis-related infections: a literature review. [PDF]
J Int Med Res, 2020 With the increasing use of joint replacement surgery, the prevalence of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) has also increased. However, treating PJI has become a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons because of the prevalence of multi-drug resistant (MDR)
Zhu XY, Zeng YR.
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Reliability of circulating fibrinogen in the diagnosis of prosthesis-related infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
J Orthop Surg Res, 2021 Abstract Background Fibrinogen (FIB) has recently been used as a biomarker to diagnose periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), but its reliability is still questionable. The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of FIB in the diagnosis of PJI after joint replacement. Methods
Zhu X +13 more
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The Antimicrobial Activity of Micron-Thin Sol-Gel Films Loaded with Linezolid and Cefoxitin for Local Prevention of Orthopedic Prosthesis-Related Infections. [PDF]
Gels, 2023 Orthopedic prosthesis-related infections (OPRI) are an essential health concern. OPRI prevention is a priority and a preferred option over dealing with poor prognosis and high-cost treatments. Micron-thin sol–gel films have been noted for a continuous and effective local delivery system.
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Can nasal Staphylococcus aureus screening and decolonization prior to elective total joint arthroplasty reduce surgical site and prosthesis-related infections? A systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
J Orthop Surg Res, 2020 Abstract Background Nasal Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) screening and decolonization has been widely used to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) prior to total knee and hip arthroplasty (TKA and THA). However, it remains considerably controversial.
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RISK FACTORS, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT OF INFECTIONS RELATED TO TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY: SYNTHESIS OF CLINICAL EVIDENCE. [PDF]
Acta Ortop BrasTotal hip arthroplasty (THA) is a complex surgery and is indicated for the treatment of degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteonecrosis, as well as femoral neck fractures.
Abati TAS, Bononi MA, Lima RC, Veiga IS.
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Comparison of Surgical Procedures in the Treatment of Hip Periprosthetic Infection [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 2023 Objective The present study aimed to compare the cure rate recovery time and Merle d'Aubigné-Postel functional (MAPF) score after single-stage surgery (C1T) or two-stage surgery (C2T) to treat prosthetic infections of the hip considering sociodemographic
Ricardo Tomé Branco +1 more
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Do Not Tunnel the Small Bowel during the Tunneling of a Femoro-Femoral Bypass
Vascular Specialist International, 2021 A 62-year-old male with a history of femoro-femoral crossover bypass surgery 31 months previously presented with recurrent symptoms of fever and chills, along with a previous positive blood culture.
Chris Tae Young Chung +2 more
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TREATMENT OF INFECTION AFTER TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY [PDF]
Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 2015 Objectives:To identify and compare the rate of success of therapeutic modalities applied in surgeries for the treatment of infections associated with total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and to evaluate the functional outcome and pain in different therapeutic ...
Ricardo de Paula Leite Cury +5 more
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PATHOGENESIS OF PROSTHESIS-RELATED INFECTION [PDF]
Biomedical Papers, 2003 In spite of its incidence decreasing to 1% nowadays, prosthesis-related infection remains a research, diagnostic, therapeutic and cost-related problem. It can be defined as a presence of bacteria in the artificial joint space, which is significantly associated with evident laboratory and/or tissue markers, and clinical signs of running infection.
Jirí, Gallo +4 more
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Arthroplasty, 2022 Background Periprosthetic joint infection remains a significant challenge for arthroplasty surgeons globally. Over the last few decades, there has been much advancement in terms of treatment and diagnosis, however, the fight rages on.
Humza M. Mian +4 more
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