The Kidney, Liver, Index surgery and C reactive protein score is a predictor of treatment response in acute prosthetic joint infection
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-017-3670-4
Abstract: PurposeThis work seeks to verify the utility of the KLIC score as a predictor of treatment success or failure in patients with knee and hip acute prosthetic joint infections (APJI). These patients were treated in… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; predictor treatment; treatment; acute prosthetic ... See more keywords
Micro-organisms and risk factors associated with prosthetic joint infection following primary total knee replacement—our experience in Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-019-04472-1
Abstract: Purpose To identify potential risk factors and micro-organisms associated with prosthetic joint infection following primary total knee replacement surgery. Hypothesis of study Our hypothesis is that body mass index (BMI), operative time, type of surgery,… read more here.
Keywords: associated prosthetic; surgery; knee replacement; prosthetic joint ... See more keywords
Evaluation and interpretation of prosthetic joint infection diagnostic investigations
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-04958-x
Abstract: Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is considered one of the most successful surgical procedures ever developed. It can successfully provide pain relief, restore joint function, and improve mobility and quality of life. Prosthetic joint infection (PJI)… read more here.
Keywords: interpretation; evaluation; prosthetic joint; joint infection ... See more keywords
A new perspective on current prosthetic joint infection classifications: introducing topography as a key factor affecting treatment strategy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-018-3058-y
Abstract: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a relatively frequent and devastating complication following prosthetic joint implantation. Several classification systems have been presented by various authors and are routinely used in clinical practice to help in early… read more here.
Keywords: topography; treatment; infection; prosthetic joint ... See more keywords
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Risk of Prosthetic Joint Infection: A Nationwide Database Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-022-07475-y
Abstract: Current guidelines suggest antibiotics prophylaxis is not necessary for patients with orthopedic prosthetics undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy. Clinical evidence to support this recommendation is lacking. To analyze the association between inpatient gastrointestinal endoscopy and prosthetic joint… read more here.
Keywords: gastrointestinal endoscopy; joint infection; prosthetic joint; index ... See more keywords
The Role of One-Stage Exchange for Prosthetic Joint Infection
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DOI: 10.1007/s12178-018-9499-7
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewIn an era of increasing numbers of hip and knee replacements, strategies to manage prosthetic joint infection (PJI) that are effective at infection control with good patient-reported outcomes and cost containment for health… read more here.
Keywords: single stage; stage exchange; prosthetic joint; joint infection ... See more keywords
Fusobacterium nucleatum prosthetic hip infection: Case report and review of the literature of unusual anaerobic prosthetic joint infection.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2018.08.003
Abstract: The anaerobic Gram-negative rod Fusobacterium nucleatum is an oral commensal and periodontal pathogen that has been associated with a wide variety of infections, yet it is extremely rare to be associated with prosthetic joint infection.… read more here.
Keywords: fusobacterium nucleatum; infection; case; review ... See more keywords
Clonal diversity of Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) in prosthetic joint infections.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2019.04.011
Abstract: Prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are rare but feared complications following joint replacement surgery. Cutibacterium acnes is a skin commensal that is best known for its role in acne vulgaris but can also cause invasive infections… read more here.
Keywords: sequence types; joint infections; cutibacterium acnes; prosthetic joint ... See more keywords
An unexpected pathogen causing prosthetic joint infection following screening colonoscopy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2019.08.006
Abstract: A 61-year-old woman with a right total knee arthroplasty presented with 1 week of atraumatic right knee swelling, pain, and fevers 2 weeks following a routine screening colonoscopy. Aspiration was concerning for prosthetic joint infection… read more here.
Keywords: screening colonoscopy; joint infection; unexpected pathogen; prosthetic joint ... See more keywords
Evaluation of a commercial multiplex PCR (Unyvero i60®) designed for the diagnosis of bone and joint infections using prosthetic-joint sonication.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2016.09.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND The development of sonication protocols over the last few years has improved the sensitivity of conventional cultures for the diagnosis of prosthetic-joint infection (PJI). However, the development of a new, specifically designed kit for… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; sonication; unyvero i60; prosthetic joint ... See more keywords
Pasteurella multocida prosthetic joint infection
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2018.e00429
Abstract: Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) is a Gram-negative coccobacillus that commonly causes cellulitis after a bite, scratch or lick from a cat or dog [1]. Rarely, it may cause invasive disease, which is more common in… read more here.
Keywords: multocida prosthetic; joint; pasteurella multocida; prosthetic joint ... See more keywords