Background: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) represents 25% of failed total knee
arthroplasties (TKA). The European Knee Associates (EKA) formed a transatlantic panel of …

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a common complication of the knee and hip arthroplasty and
represents a huge challenge for physicians. PJI raises serious social, economic and clinical …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore the clinical value of metagenomic next-
generation sequencing (mNGS) in the diagnosis of polymicrobial periprosthetic joint …

Background Thorough irrigation and debridement using an irrigation solution is a well-
established treatment for both acute and chronic periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs). In the …

Introduction: Periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) represent a devastating consequence
following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). In this study, the authors describe a modified surgical …

Background Recently, there has been renewed interest in primary anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) repair. The aim of this study is to report early clinical and radiological results of a …

The incidence of microbial infections in orthopedic prosthetic surgeries is a perennial
problem that increases morbidity and mortality, representing one of the major complications …

In the treatment of knee periprosthetic joint infection with a two-stage protocol, static spacers
allow for the local delivery of high doses of antibiotics and help to preserve soft tissue …

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total hip and total knee arthroplasty continues to
be a leading cause of re-operation and revision arthroplasty. Not only is the treatment of PJI …

Background The study aimed to compare debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention
(DAIR) vs. debridement antibiotic bead and retention of the implant (DABRI) in terms of …