Several pathogens associated with chronic infections, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa
in cystic fibrosis pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae in …

A 62-year-old woman with osteoarthritis presents with a 7-month history of progressively
worsening left hip pain radiating to the groin, 8 months after undergoing total left-hip …

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) are differentiated from the closely related but more
virulent Staphylococcus aureus by their inability to produce free coagulase. Currently, there …

We recently described a sonication technique for the diagnosis of prosthetic knee and hip
infections. We compared periprosthetic tissue culture to implant sonication followed by …

Background and purpose Low-virulence implant infections are characterized by bacterial
colonization of the implant with subsequent biofilm formation. In these cases, soft tissue …

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein are common preoperative diagnostic
markers for prosthetic joint infection but their prognostic role before reimplantation has yet to …

Sonication of implants has been shown to be a promising method for diagnosis of prosthetic
infections due to its improved sensitivity, simplicity, and low cost. The aim of the present …

Capsular contracture is the most common and frustrating complication in women who have
undergone breast implantation. Its cause and, accordingly, treatment and prevention remain …

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

Infection of a total hip replacement (THR) is considered a devastating complication,
necessitating its complete removal and thorough debridement of the site. It is undoubted that …