Permanent Spacers Are a Reliable Solution for Peri-prosthetic Shoulder Infection: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1007/s11420-020-09755-7
Abstract: Background Peri-prosthetic shoulder infection (PSI), a highly disabling complication of shoulder arthroplasty, often requires additional surgery and prolonged antibiotic therapy. Of strategies proposed to manage this devastating condition, the use of cement spacers, perhaps even… read more here.
Keywords: prosthetic shoulder; peri prosthetic; systematic review; infection ... See more keywords
Peri-Prosthetic Knee Infection Management: Spacers Loaded with Two or Three Antibiotic Agents.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2016.260
Abstract: BACKGROUND The purpose of this work was to compare pre-made antibiotic-loaded spacers with two commercially available antibiotic agents and custom-made cements with three antibiotic agents added. We evaluated: (a) the validity of our procedures, (b)… read more here.
Keywords: prosthetic knee; peri prosthetic; infection; three antibiotic ... See more keywords
Burkholderia pseudomallei peri-prosthetic infection following medial malleolar internal fixation: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-04967-y
Abstract: Melioidosis-associated peri-prosthetic infection is extremely rare. To date, melioidosis associated septic arthritis of the ankle joint following a medial malleolar internal fixation has not been reported. We describe a 49-year-old male with a history of… read more here.
Keywords: medial malleolar; fixation; prosthetic infection; peri prosthetic ... See more keywords
Imaging in peri-prosthetic assessment: an orthopaedic perspective
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DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.2.160058
Abstract: As imaging techniques are ever-evolving, this article aims to provide a brief overview of the various modalities including their limitations. The ability of imaging for evaluation of implant osseo-integration will be addressed and also the… read more here.
Keywords: peri prosthetic; imaging peri; assessment orthopaedic; aseptic loosening ... See more keywords
State-of-the-art diagnosis and surgical treatment of acute peri-prosthetic joint infection following primary total hip arthroplasty
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DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.170032
Abstract: Acute peri-prosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a potentially devastating and undesired complication, with a prevalence of 0.3% to 2.9%. Its suspicion begins with a meticulous physical examination and anamnesis. Diagnosis… read more here.
Keywords: peri prosthetic; treatment; infection; acute peri ... See more keywords
Evaluation of bacteriophage as an adjunct therapy for treatment of peri-prosthetic joint infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226574
Abstract: Phage therapy offers a potential alternate strategy for the treatment of peri-prosthetic joint infection (PJI), particularly where limited effective antibiotics are available. We undertook preclinical trials to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of a phage cocktail,… read more here.
Keywords: treatment peri; peri prosthetic; treatment; bacteriophage ... See more keywords
Acetabular Peri-Prosthetic Fractures—A Narrative Review
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina58050630
Abstract: Acetabular peri-prosthetic fractures are rare but their incidence is rising due to the increased prevalence of total hip arthroplasty, the increasing life expectancy and the growing functional demand of an ageing population, the incidence of… read more here.
Keywords: narrative review; acetabular peri; fractures narrative; prosthetic fractures ... See more keywords