Garlic extract in prosthesis-related infections: a literature review [PDF]
Journal of International Medical Research, 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)
Xing-Yang Zhu, Yi-Rong Zeng
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Reliability of circulating fibrinogen in the diagnosis of prosthesis-related infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2021 Background Fibrinogen (FIB) has recently been used as a biomarker to diagnose periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), but its reliability is still questionable.
Xingyang Zhu +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.
Toirac B +4 more
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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.
Zhu X +6 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.
Riháková P +4 more
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Left knee prosthesis-related Mycobacterium goodii infection [PDF]
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2010 Non-tuberculous mycobacteria are increasingly being recognized as important human pathogens. We present the case of a 44-year-old non-diabetic male who underwent left total knee arthroplasty for degenerative arthritis after trauma. He developed left knee swelling and progressively worsening pain over the next 4 weeks.
Rashida Khakoo, Sharjeel Ahmad
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Infection and Drug Resistance, 2021 The most common procedure of rhinoplasty is the implantation of a synthetic prosthesis. However, the complications, especially postoperative infection, could lead the suboptimal aesthetic outcome, economic losses and health threats. There is currently little literature providing an incidence of rhinoplasty infection and microbiological and ...
Ping Yan, Zhehao Li, Hao Wu, Ran Shi
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Potential Use of Poly- N -Acetyl-β-(1,6)-Glucosamine as an Antigen for Diagnosis of Staphylococcal Orthopedic-Prosthesis-Related Infections [PDF]
Clinical and Vaccine Immunology, 2007 ABSTRACT Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci are microorganisms most frequently isolated from orthopedic-implant-associated infections. Their capacity to maintain these infections is thought to be related to their ability to form adherent biofilms. Poly- N -acetyl-β-(1,6)-
Damien Leterme +14 more
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Protez ilişkili eklem enfeksiyonu olan hastalar neler yaşıyorlar? Nitel araştırma.
Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022 Giriş: Günümüzde yaşam süresinin uzamasıyla birlikte eklem protezi operasyonları, yaşam kalitesini arttırmak amacıyla daha sık yapılmaktadır. Ancak protez ilişkili eklem enfeksiyonu (PPE) komplikasyonu geliştiğinde kişilerin hayatları olumsuz olarak etkilenmektedir.
Arzu NAZLI +3 more
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The First Case of Prosthesis-related Infection Caused by Quambalaria cyanescens in Korea
Annals of Laboratory Medicine, 2022 Seok Ryun Kwon +3 more
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