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 …

Background Hard bearings, metal on metal (MOM) and ceramic on ceramic (COC), have
been developed to overcome polyethylene wear-related osteolysis, but comparisons …

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 …

Question 1: Do you agree with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons algorithm
for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs)? Recommendation: Yes. However …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …