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Systematic review of single stage revision for prosthetic joint infection. [PDF]

, 2020
While advanced technology, increased medical knowledge and improved surgical technique has improved patient outcomes in total joint arthroplasty, prosthetic joint infection still remains one of the leading causes of increased healthcare costs, medical ...
Meehan, John P, Holland, Christopher Thomas, Lum, Zachary C, Christopher Thomas Holland, John P Meehan, Zachary C Lum   +5 more
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Multidisciplinary team meetings in prosthetic joint infection management: A qualitative study [PDF]

, 2023
Prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) cause substantial morbidity to patients and are extremely challenging for clinicians. Their management can include multiple operations, antibiotics, and prolonged hospital admissions.
Alex Broom, Konecny, Pamela, Katherine Kenny, Broom, Alex, Post, Jeffrey J., Jennifer Broom, Jeffrey J. Post, Pamela Konecny, Kenny, Katherine, Broom, Jennifer, Post, Jeffrey J   +10 more
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Periprosthetic hip joint infection with Aspergillus terreus: A clinical case and a review of the literature

Medical Mycology Case Reports, 2017
Fungal periprosthetic joint infections due to Aspergillus species are rare but are associated with significant cost and morbidity. We present a case of Asperigillus terreus prosthetic joint infection of the hip.
Rachel Bartash, Yi Guo, John B. Pope, Michael H. Levi, Wendy Szymczak, Nidhi Saraiya, Priya Nori   +6 more
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Treatment Challenges of Prosthetic Hip Infection with Associated Iliacus Muscle Abscess: Report of 5 Cases and Literature Review [PDF]

Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 2017
Prosthetic joint infection is an unfortunate though well-recognized complication of total joint arthroplasty. An iliacus and/or iliopsoas muscle abscess is a rarely documented presentation of hip prosthetic joint infection.
J. M. Lawrenz, N. W. Mesko, C. A. Higuera, R. M. Molloy, C. Simpfendorfer, M. Babic   +5 more
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Legionella micdadei, a New Cause of Prosthetic Joint Infection

, 2011
Extrapulmonary infections caused by Legionella spp. other than Legionella pneumophila are rare.
Emilio Bouza, Pablo Martín-Rabadán, null null, Ana Fernández-Cruz, Castelo Corral, Laura María, Mercedes Marín, Rafael Usubillaga, Laura Castelo   +7 more
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A Rare Occurrence of Opportunistic Infection by Streptococcus mitis Due to Antibiotic-Induced Neutropenia in Prosthetic Joint Infection

, 2023
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication in arthroplasty surgery. Although the prevalence is less than 2, its functional and financial implications are significant. Part of its treatment involves the usage of prolonged and high-dose
Tan, Eng Kee, Jebasingam Issace, Samuel John, Ahmad Hanif, Khairil Anwar, Che-Hamzah, Fahrudin, Samuel John Jebasingam Issace, Fahrudin Che-Hamzah, Eng Kee Tan, Khairil Anwar Ahmad Hanif   +7 more
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Surgeons are deeply affected when patients are diagnosed with prosthetic joint infection.

PLoS ONE, 2018
Knee replacement is a common preference sensitive quality-of-life procedure that can reduce pain and improve function for people with advanced knee arthritis.
Charlotte Mallon, Rachael Gooberman-Hill, Ashley Blom, Michael Whitehouse, Andrew Moore   +4 more
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Prosthetic joint infections [PDF]

, 2013
Objectives: To review the available literature on prosthetic joint infections and provide recommendations on management particularly the importance of identifying the causative organism and starting the most appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Fsadni, Claudia, Fsadni, Peter
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Advances in Bio‐Integrated Edge Computing Systems for Smart and Connected Health

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores advances in bio‐integrated edge computing for healthcare, focusing on co‐designing computing, sensing, and energy strategies to overcome integration and power challenges for optimized, decentralized operation. ABSTRACT Recent advances in bio‐integrated healthcare technologies have enabled continuous, high‐resolution monitoring and ...
Gyuwon Kim, Seungwon Yoo, Tae Woog Kang, Yunuo Huang, Woon‐Hong Yeo   +4 more
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Prosthetic Joint Infection Caused by Helcococcus kunzii

, 2012
Helcococcus kunzii was isolated by sonication and conventional cultures obtained from a case of infection following total knee prosthesis in an immunocompetent patient. The patient recovered uneventfully. This is the first known case of an
Conchita Pérez-Jorge, Mercedes Marin, Jaime Esteban, José Cordero   +3 more
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