Cutibacterium acnes (previously known as Propionibacterium acnes) is frequently found on
lipid-rich parts of the human skin. While C. acnes is most known for its role in the …

Orthopaedic device implants play a crucial role in restoring functionality to patients suffering
from debilitating musculoskeletal diseases or to those who have experienced traumatic …

Objectives Knowledge of the microbiological aetiology of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is
essential to its management. Contemporary literature from the United States on this topic is …

Identification of the causative organism (s) in periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a
challenging task. The shortcomings of traditional cultures have been emphasized in recent …

The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is challenging, often requiring multiple
clinical specimens and diagnostic techniques, some with prolonged result turnaround times …

Diagnosis of orthopedic device-related infection is challenging, and causative pathogens
may be difficult to culture. Metagenomic sequencing can diagnose infections without culture …

Accurate diagnosis of orthopedic infection is crucial in guiding both antimicrobial therapy
and surgical management in order to optimize patient outcomes. A variety of microbiological …

Biofilm infections involving orthopedic implants are a global problem. They contribute to
severe complications and mortality, as well as increased use of antibiotic treatments and …

Infections associated with orthopaedic implants represent a major health concern
characterized by a remarkable incidence of morbidity and mortality. The wide variety of …

Background Periprosthetic joint infection remains a significant challenge for arthroplasty
surgeons globally. Over the last few decades, there has been much advancement in terms of …