Background Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) of the knee represents a severe complication
after 1.5% to 2% of primary total knee replacement. Although two-stage revision was …

Diagnosing chronic periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) requires clinical suspicion in
combination with both serological and synovial fluid tests, the results of which are generally …

Background Two-stage exchange arthroplasty remains the most popular option for the
treatment of chronic periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Determining infection eradication and …

Despite improved strategies to prevent prosthetic joint infection, as the total number of joint
replacements increases, so does the absolute number of infections. Radiography serves as …

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been quoted as “the operation of the century”, owing to its
efficacy and the substantial improvements evidenced with respect to functional patient …

Background The purpose of this study was to (1) determine the sensitivity and specificity of
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) when screening for a …

Background A 2-stage exchange revision for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is associated
with major risks for reinfection. Although serum markers are frequently used for diagnosis …

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the leading cause of failure in patients undergoing total
joint arthroplasty. This article is a brief summary of a symposium on PJI that was presented …

Introduction Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most complex complications
following total joint arthroplasty. Despite significant progress in recent years, the use of …

Background Serum fibrinogen (FIB) is an acute-phase glycoprotein in the infection response
that may stop excessive bleeding. The purposes of this study are to determine the value of …