[HTML][HTML] The EBJIS definition of periprosthetic joint infection: a practical guide for clinicians

M McNally, R Sousa… - The bone & joint …, 2021 - boneandjoint.org.uk
Aims The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) can be difficult. All current
diagnostic tests have problems with accuracy and interpretation of results. Many new tests …

[HTML][HTML] Periprosthetic joint infection: current concepts and outlook

P Izakovicova, O Borens, A Trampuz - EFORT open reviews, 2019 - eor.bioscientifica.com
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication occurring in 1% to 2% of primary
arthroplasties, which is associated with high morbidity and need for complex …

[HTML][HTML] Management of periprosthetic joint infection

C Li, N Renz, A Trampuz - Hip & pelvis, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication after arthroplasty, which is
associated with pain, prolonged hospital stay, multiple surgeries, functional incapacitation …

[HTML][HTML] Twenty common errors in the diagnosis and treatment of periprosthetic joint infection

C Li, N Renz, A Trampuz, C Ojeda-Thies - International orthopaedics, 2020 - Springer
Background Misconceptions and errors in the management of periprosthetic joint infection
(PJI) can compromise the treatment success. The goal of this paper is to systematically …

[HTML][HTML] Origin and characteristics of haematogenous periprosthetic joint infection

A Rakow, C Perka, A Trampuz, N Renz - Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 2019 - Elsevier
Objectives Recognition of infectious origin of haematogenous periprosthetic joint infections
(PJI) is crucial. We investigated the primary focus and characteristics of haematogenous PJI …

[HTML][HTML] Diagnosing periprosthetic joint infections: a comparison of infection definitions: EBJIS 2021, ICM 2018, and IDSA 2013

IK Sigmund, M Luger, R Windhager… - Bone & Joint …, 2022 - boneandjoint.org.uk
Aims This study evaluated the definitions developed by the European Bone and Joint
Infection Society (EBJIS) 2021, the International Consensus Meeting (ICM) 2018, and the …

Diagnostic utility of platelet count/lymphocyte count ratio and platelet count/mean platelet volume ratio in periprosthetic joint infection following total knee arthroplasty

V Tirumala, C Klemt, L Xiong, W Chen… - The Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Diagnosing a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) can be challenging and often
requires a combination of clinical and laboratory findings. Monocyte/lymphocyte ratio …

[HTML][HTML] Culture-negative periprosthetic joint infections

J Palan, C Nolan, K Sarantos… - EFORT open …, 2019 - eor.bioscientifica.com
Culture-negative periprosthetic joint infections (CN-PJI) pose a significant challenge in terms
of diagnosis and management. The reported incidence of CN-PJI is reported to be between …

Diagnostic accuracy of serum, synovial, and tissue testing for chronic periprosthetic joint infection after hip and knee replacements: a systematic review

AV Carli, H Abdelbary, N Ahmadzai, W Cheng, B Shea… - JBJS, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background: Chronic periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication that
can occur following total joint replacement. Patients with chronic PJI report a substantially …

[HTML][HTML] Orthopedic implant-associated infections caused by Cutibacterium spp. – A remaining diagnostic challenge

N Renz, S Mudrovcic, C Perka, A Trampuz - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background The definition criteria and clinical characteristics of implant-associated infection
(IAI) caused by Cutibacterium (formerly Propionibacterium) spp. are poorly known. We …