Periprosthetic infections: How do we diagnose and treat? Results of an online survey and comparison with international recommendations
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DOI: 10.1111/os.13052
Abstract: Endoprosthetic replacement surgery of hip and knee joints is widely performed, but always carries the risk of developing periprosthetic infection (PPI). Treatment of PPI is lengthy and demanding for the patient, often involving multiple surgeries… read more here.
Keywords: online survey; periprosthetic infections; infections diagnose; results online ... See more keywords
The accuracy of D-dimer in the diagnosis of periprosthetic infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03001-y
Abstract: Background Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication after total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It is scarce and contradicting evidence supporting the use of serum D-dimer to diagnose PJI in… read more here.
Keywords: periprosthetic infections; meta analysis; diagnosis; dimer diagnosis ... See more keywords