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Prosthetic joint infection (PJI), a complication of joint replacement surgery, presents with fever, joint pain, erythema, effusion, and joint loosening.
Hasan E. Baydoun +2 more
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Abstract Purpose Obesity is a major risk factor for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Bariatric surgery (BAS) effectively induces weight loss, but some of these patients subsequently require knee arthroplasty (KA) despite substantial weight reduction. However, the impact of prior BAS on the risk of reintervention, antibiotic use and mortality following KA ...
Saber Muthanna Aljuboori +5 more
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Clinical periodontal diagnosis
Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi +5 more
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Abstract Purpose While patient‐level factors for prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are well‐established, prior ipsilateral knee procedures are typically treated as a uniform risk factor despite likely variation in risk profile across procedure types.
Randa Elsheikh +4 more
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The role of the host—Neutrophil biology
Abstract Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial arsenal. They are terminally differentiated cells that play a critical role in acute and chronic inflammation, as well as in the resolution of inflammation and wound ...
Iain L. C. Chapple +4 more
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Abstract Purpose To compare residual symptoms, function and patient satisfaction following unrestricted kinematic alignment (KA) versus mechanical alignment (MA) in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It was hypothesized that KA would reduce residual symptoms and improve function and satisfaction.
Stefano Campi +10 more
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Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A critical appraisal
Abstract In spite of intensive research efforts driving spectacular advances in terms of prevention and treatments, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading health burden, accounting for 32% of all deaths (World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).” WHO, February 1, 2017, https://www.who.int/news‐room/fact‐sheets/detail ...
Maria Clotilde Carra +3 more
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The Application of Telemedicine in Surgery
This figure provides an overview of the content presented in this article. Telemedicine is integrated throughout the entire surgical workflow, with distinct applications across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. These applications are enabled by a suite of supporting technologies, while the associated implementation challenges ...
Yufan Yang +8 more
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Purpose: When infectious diseases are suspected, culture studies ensure the selection of the appropriate antimicrobial treatment and confirm the diagnosis.
Mete Gedikbaş +3 more
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