Sonication of orthopaedic implants: A valuable technique for diagnosis of prosthetic joint infections.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2018.01.015
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Accurate and prompt microbiological diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is crucial for successful antimicrobial treatment. Studies have shown the diagnostic utility of sonication of explanted implants in total joint arthroplasty but all did… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; diagnosis prosthetic; sonication; pji ... See more keywords
Usefulness of a Multiplex PCR Assay for the Diagnosis of Prosthetic Joint Infections in the Routine Setting
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DOI: 10.1111/os.13187
Abstract: To evaluate the usefulness of a multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay as a complementary tool in the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infections in the routine setting of a clinical microbiology laboratory, with a special… read more here.
Keywords: prosthetic joint; usefulness multiplex; diagnosis prosthetic; infections routine ... See more keywords
Making the diagnosis in prosthetic joint infection: a European view
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DOI: 10.1530/eor-23-0044
Abstract: Prosthetic joint infections (PJI) can be difficult to diagnose. Studies have shown that we are missing many infections, possibly due to poor diagnostic workup and the presence of culture-negative infection. PJI diagnosis requires a methodical… read more here.
Keywords: making diagnosis; prosthetic joint; infection; diagnosis prosthetic ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Synovial Calprotectin by Using a Lateral Flow Test for the Diagnosis of Prosthetic Joint Infections
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13040741
Abstract: The analysis of synovial fluid is a crucial step in the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infections (PJIs). Recently several studies illustrated the efficacy of synovial calprotectin in supporting the diagnosis of PJI. In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: prosthetic joint; test; diagnosis prosthetic; calprotectin ... See more keywords