Propionibacterium acnes is known primarily as a skin commensal. However, it can present
as an opportunistic pathogen via bacterial seeding to cause invasive infections such as …

Abstract Purpose of Review To review the diagnosis and treatment of prosthetic joint
infection (PJI) with a focus on two-stage revision arthroplasty. The text will discuss different …

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Objectives We describe rates of success for two-stage revision of prosthetic joint infection
(PJI), including data on reimplantation microbiology. Methods We retrospectively collected …

A host of technical and operative improvements have seen the rates of infection associated
with joint replacement reach historic lows. However, the increasing number of operations …

Abstract In North America, two-stage revision arthroplasty is the treatment of choice for
chronic periprosthetic infection of the hip and knee. Controversy exists regarding the …

Purpose The best method for treating chronic periprosthetic knee infection remains
controversial. Randomized, comparative studies on treatment modalities are lacking. This …

While total hip arthroplasty has progressed to become one of the most successful surgical
procedures ever developed, infection remains a serious complication. We have conducted a …

Background: Exchange arthroplasty of one or two stages is required for the treatment of
chronic periprosthetic joint infections. Two-stage exchange is costly and has high morbidity …

Background Prosthetic joint infection is an uncommon but serious complication of hip
replacement. There are two main surgical treatment options, with the choice largely based …