Articulating spacers: what are available and how to utilize them?

Z Li, C Xu, J Chen - Arthroplasty, 2023 - Springer
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the most devastating complication following total joint
arthroplasty (TJA) and is posing a global healthcare challenge as the demand for TJA …

Antibiotics-and heavy metals-based titanium alloy surface modifications for local prosthetic joint infections

J Esteban, M Vallet-Regí, JJ Aguilera-Correa - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the second most common cause of arthroplasty failure.
Though infrequent, it is one of the most devastating complications since it is associated with …

Recommendations for periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) prevention: the European knee associates (EKA)–International committee American association of hip and …

PF Indelli, F Iannotti, A Ferretti… - Knee Surgery …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Purpose Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) represent a devastating consequence
of total joint arthroplasty. The European Knee Associates (EKA), the American Association of …

The accuracy of reporting of periprosthetic joint infection to the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry

ZP Sinagra, JS Davis, M Lorimer… - Bone & Joint …, 2022 - boneandjoint.org.uk
Aims National joint registries under-report revisions for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). We
aimed to validate PJI reporting to the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint …

Is there a role for spacer exchange in two-stage exchange arthroplasty for periprosthetic joint infection?

E Kozaily, E Chisari, J Parvizi - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2020 - mdpi.com
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) continues to be one of the most serious complications after
hip and knee arthroplasty. The choice of surgical treatment depends on a multitude of factors …

[HTML][HTML] The burden of prosthetic joint infection (PJI)

NA Sandiford, M Franceschini, D Kendoff - Annals of Joint, 2021 - aoj.amegroups.org
Total hip and knee arthroplasty are clinically and cost effective procedures. The numbers of
patients receiving these procedures are estimated to rise by 150–600% for THA and TKA …

Research and Application of Chitosan Nanoparticles in Orthopedic Infections

S Shi, W Shi, B Zhou, S Qiu - International Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Orthopedic infection is one of the most intractable orthopedic problems. Bacteria resistant to
antibiotics also develop gradually. Chitosan is widely used in the Biomedical field because …

Intermittent alternating magnetic fields diminish metal-associated biofilm in vivo

S Shaikh, NA Lapin, B Prasad, CR Sturge, C Pybus… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a complication of arthroplasty that results in significant
morbidity. The presence of biofilm makes treatment difficult, and removal of the prosthesis is …

[PDF][PDF] Identifying risk factors associated with postoperative infection following elective lower-extremity total joint arthroplasty

M Lespasio, M Mont, A Guarino - The Permanente …, 2020 - thepermanentejournal.org
This article addresses the importance of identifying risk factors associated with postoperative
infection following elective lowerextremity total joint arthroplasty. Specifically, this review …

Emerging technologies in diagnosing periprosthetic joint infections

MM Alrayes, MT Sukeik - Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 2023 - Springer
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a well-known serious complication following joint
replacement surgeries and is responsible for high failure rates of implanted devices. Any …