Bacteria such as staphylococci commonly encountered in orthopaedic infections form
biofilms and adhere to bone implants and cements. Various methods to disrupt the biofilm …

Background Periprosthetic joint infection after TKA is a challenging complication. Two-stage
exchange arthroplasty is the accepted standard of care, but reported failure rates are …

The aim of our study was to describe the characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of patients
with periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) and normal inflammatory markers after total knee …

Infection is an unfortunate complication of total knee arthroplasty. Current literature supports
2-stage reimplantation as the gold standard. Controversy exists whether static or articulating …

Abstract Purpose Early Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) represents one of the most fearsome
complications of joint replacement. No international consensus has been reached regarding …

Background: Two-stage exchange arthroplasty remains the standard treatment of infection at
the site of a total knee arthroplasty. The clinical and functional outcomes associated with the …

Recurrent or persistent infection after two-stage exchange arthroplasty for previously
infected total knee replacement is a challenging clinical situation. We asked whether a …

The management of infection after total knee arthroplasty depends on the chronicity of the
infection, host factors, and sensitivity of the infecting bacteria. Two-stage salvage consisting …

Use of articular antibiotic-eluting cement spacers during two-stage revision arthroplasty for
prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a long-established and proven adjunctive technique during …

Background: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) continues to be one of the leading causes of
failure following hip and knee surgery. The diagnostic workflow of PJI includes detailed …