Evolution of diagnostic definitions for periprosthetic joint infection in total hip and knee arthroplasty
Various definitions and biomarkers have been developed in an unsuccessful attempt to
obtain a “gold standard” for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) diagnosis. The development of …
obtain a “gold standard” for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) diagnosis. The development of …
Metal on metal or ceramic on ceramic for cementless total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis
Background Hard bearings, metal on metal (MOM) and ceramic on ceramic (COC), have
been developed to overcome polyethylene wear-related osteolysis, but comparisons …
been developed to overcome polyethylene wear-related osteolysis, but comparisons …
Hip and knee section, diagnosis, definitions: proceedings of international consensus on orthopedic infections
D Amanatullah, D Dennis, EG Oltra… - The Journal of …, 2019 - arthroplastyjournal.org
Recommendation: Native septic arthritis of the knee is a clinical diagnosis supplemented by
relevant laboratory data. Signs of septic arthritis include painful effusion, limited range of …
relevant laboratory data. Signs of septic arthritis include painful effusion, limited range of …
Hip and knee section, diagnosis, algorithm: proceedings of international consensus on orthopedic infections
Question 1: Do you agree with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons algorithm
for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs)? Recommendation: Yes. However …
for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs)? Recommendation: Yes. However …
[HTML][HTML] Diagnosis and management of infected arthroplasty
TS Pannu, JM Villa, CA Higuera - SICOT-J, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most dreadful complications after THA and
TKA. Though prevention is of utmost importance in PJI management, the last decade has …
TKA. Though prevention is of utmost importance in PJI management, the last decade has …
[HTML][HTML] Do serologic and synovial tests help diagnose infection in revision hip arthroplasty with metal-on-metal bearings or corrosion?
PH Yi, MB Cross, M Moric, BR Levine… - … and Related Research®, 2015 - Springer
Background The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in patients with failed metal-
on-metal (MoM) bearings and corrosion reactions in hip arthroplasties can be particularly …
on-metal (MoM) bearings and corrosion reactions in hip arthroplasties can be particularly …
High rate of infection after aseptic revision of failed metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty
CC Wyles, RE Van Demark III, RJ Sierra… - Clinical Orthopaedics …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background Evidence suggests some metal-on-metal (MOM) THAs have higher rates of
failure and subsequent revision than other bearing surfaces. However, there are few studies …
failure and subsequent revision than other bearing surfaces. However, there are few studies …
The alpha-defensin test for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection in the setting of an adverse local tissue reaction secondary to a failed metal-on-metal bearing or …
KT Okroj, TE Calkins, E Kayupov, MM Kheir… - The Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background In patients with adverse local tissue reaction (ALTR) secondary to a failed metal-
on-metal (MoM) bearing or corrosion at the head-neck junction in a metal-on-polyethylene …
on-metal (MoM) bearing or corrosion at the head-neck junction in a metal-on-polyethylene …
Utility of synovial fluid aspirations in failed metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty
CC Wyles, DR Larson, MT Houdek, RJ Sierra… - The Journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
White blood cell (WBC) count and neutrophil percentage from preoperative synovial fluid
aspirations are used to help determine the presence or absence of periprosthetic joint …
aspirations are used to help determine the presence or absence of periprosthetic joint …
Cobalt and chromium ion release in metal-on-polyethylene and ceramic-on-polyethylene THA: a simulator study with cellular and microbiological correlations
Background The aims of this study were to determine the levels of cobalt (Co) and chromium
(Cr) ions generated in simulators from metal-on-polyethylene (MoP) and ceramic-on …
(Cr) ions generated in simulators from metal-on-polyethylene (MoP) and ceramic-on …