Osteomyelitis is a devastating disease caused by microbial infection of bone. While the
frequency of infection following elective orthopedic surgery is low, rates of reinfection are …

Periprosthetic joint infection continues to frustrate the medical community. Although the
demand for total joint arthroplasty is increasing, the burden of such infections is increasing …

These guidelines are intended for use by infectious disease specialists, orthopedists, and
other healthcare professionals who care for patients with prosthetic joint infection (PJI). They …

ABSTRACT A prospective study was performed to establish criteria for the microbiological
diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection at elective revision arthroplasty. Patients were treated …

Background: Total hip arthroplasty is a commonly performed procedure in the United States
and Canada that is associated with a definite risk of postoperative infection. Moreover …

Consensus: Clinically, PJI may be present without meeting these criteria, specifically in the
case of less virulent organisms (eg Propionibacterium acnes). Synovial leukocyte esterase …

Background. The value of microbiological culture to diagnose late periprosthetic infection is
limited, especially because standard methods may fail to detect biofilm-forming sessile or …

Background: While multiple tests are used to determine the presence of infection at the site
of a total hip arthroplasty, few studies have applied a consistent algorithm to determine the …

Orthopedic implants have revolutionized treatment of bone fractures and noninfectious joint
arthritis. Today, the risk for orthopedic device–related infection (ODRI) is< 1%–2%. However …

Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Infection : JBJS Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Infection : JBJS
JBJS Journal Case Connector Reviews JBJS.org Surgical Techniques Open Access JOPA …