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Tarabichi S, Goh GS, Fraval A, Lizcano JD, Abe EA, Courtney PM, Namdari S, Parvizi J. Serum and Synovial Markers in the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip, Knee, and Shoulder: An Algorithmic Approach. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2024:00004623-990000000-01105. [PMID: 38776388 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.23.00669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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➤ No single test has demonstrated absolute accuracy for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI).➤ Physicians rely on a combination of serological tests, synovial markers, and clinical findings plus clinical judgment to help to guide preoperative decision-making.➤ Several organizations have proposed criteria for the diagnosis of hip or knee PJI on which we now rely.➤ Given that shoulder arthroplasty has only recently become popular, it is possible that a shoulder-specific definition of PJI will be introduced in the coming years.➤ Although a number of serum and synovial markers have demonstrated high accuracy for the diagnosis of PJI of the hip and knee, further research is needed in order to identify markers that may be more suitable for the diagnosis of shoulder PJI and for the potential development and identification of specific serological tests as screening tools for PJI.
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- Saad Tarabichi
- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- International Joint Center, Acibadem University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Oe K, Iida H, Otsuki Y, Toyoda T, Kobayashi F, Sogawa S, Nakamura T, Saito T. Validity of a preoperative scoring system for surgical management of periprosthetic hip infection: one-stage vs. two-stage revision. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024:10.1007/s00402-024-05279-5. [PMID: 38662000 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05279-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION There are no widely accepted algorithms for determining optimal treatment for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Our study aimed to confirm the validity of a previously published scoring system in a larger number of patients to support a rational surgical treatment strategy for periprosthetic hip infection. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between February 2001 and December 2020, we performed 155 consecutive revision total hip arthroplasties (THAs) for PJI, with mean follow-up of 6 years. One-stage revision THA was performed in 56 hips and two-stage revision THA in 99 hips. Prosthesis survival from recurrent infection was determined by Kaplan-Meier analysis, using implant removal as the endpoint. The pre-operative scoring system (full score of 12 points), including 6 essential elements, was retrospectively evaluated. RESULTS The 10-year survival rates were 98% for one-stage (95% confidence interval [CI], 94-100) and 87% (95% CI, 79-96) for two-stage revision THA. Multivariate Cox regression analysis provided a total preoperative score as an independent risk factor for implant removal (hazard ratio, 0.17; 95% CI, 0.06-0.49; p < 0.001). The sensitivity and specificity at the cut-off of 4 points on the scoring system were 80% and 91%, respectively. The average score for one-stage revision THA in successful and failed cases were 8.9 and 6.0, and for two-stage revision THA were 6.5 and 3.9, respectively. We found significant differences between successful cases in one- and two-stage revision THA (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The preoperative scoring system was useful for managing PJI. One-stage revision THA is recommended in patients scoring ≥ 9 points, and meticulously performed two-stage revision THA is encouraged for patients scoring ≥ 4 points.
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- Kenichi Oe
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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Otto-Lambertz C, Yagdiran A, Boschert AL, Eysel P, Walker SV. Detection of Cutibacterium (Propionibacterium) acnes in orthopaedic surgery: serious problem or contamination? INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2024; 48:337-344. [PMID: 37730929 PMCID: PMC10799792 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05981-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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PURPOSE Bone and joint infections are an important and increasing problem. Whether intraoperatively detected bacteria should be considered relevant or not is often difficult to assess. This retrospective cohort study analyzes the relevance of C. acnes cultured from deep intraoperative specimens. METHODS All deep tissue samples collected intraoperatively between 2015 and 2020 from a quartiary care provider were evaluated for detection of C. acnes and its therapeutical consequences. Infection rates were determined according to a standardized definition and protocol and analyzed in dependence of patient's demographic data (age and gender), operative parameters (type of surgery, body region/location of surgery, and impression of the surgeon), and initiated therapy. RESULTS In 270 cases of more than 8500 samples, C. acnes was detected. In 30%, the detection was considered an infection. The number of samples taken and tested positive for C. acnes correlated significantly with its classification as a cause of infection. If more than one sample of the patient was positive, the detection was significantly more likely to be treated as infection (p < 0.001). In 76% of cases, a consultation to the infectious diseases (ID) department took place regarding the classification of the pathogen detection and the therapy to be carried out. Almost all of the tested isolates demonstrated the wild-type susceptibility for penicillin and clindamycin. CONCLUSION Intraoperative detection of skin-colonizing bacteria such as C. acnes is not always synonymous with infection. In particular, if other examination results contradict an infection (pathological sample without evidence of an infectious event, detection of malignant cells, etc.), the situation must be considered in a very differentiated manner. Interdisciplinary boards, for example, are suitable for this purpose. Care should be taken to obtain a sufficiently large number of tissue samples for microbiological examination to be able to better classify the result.
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- Christina Otto-Lambertz
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene, University of Cologne, Goldenfelsstraße 19-21, 50935, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene, University of Cologne, Goldenfelsstraße 19-21, 50935, Cologne, Germany
- German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), Hannover, Germany
- Institute for Clinical Microbiology and Hospital Hygiene, Hospital Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg, Germany
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Sun X, Zhang H, Liu Y, Lai Z, Zeng Y. Serum procalcitonin has no significance in the diagnosis of periprosthesis joint infection before total hip and knee replacement. Front Surg 2023; 10:1216103. [PMID: 38026480 PMCID: PMC10657873 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1216103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Currently, there is no "gold standard" for early diagnosing PJI. The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a challenging problem in the clinic. As we know, many serum markers have been used in the early diagnosis of PJI. The aim of this study was to validate the value of PCT in the diagnosis of PJI. Methods A retrospective review of 77 patients with revision arthroplasties from January 2013 to July 2020 was conducted. PJI was defined using the modified Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) criteria combined with follow-up results. Besides medical history, clinical and laboratory data was gathered. Preoperative blood was taken for serum PCT and other biomarkers measurement. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were generated to evaluate the biomarkers' diagnostic performance and optimal cut-off value. Results Forty-one patients were identified as the PJI group (27 hips and 14 knees), while thirty-six patients were identified as the aseptic loosening (AL) group (33 hips and 3 knees). The AUCs for C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Platelets (PLT), Fibrinogen (FIB), and Procalcitonin (PCT) were 0.845 (95% CI 0.755-0.936, p < 0.001), 0.817 (95% CI 0.718-0.916, p < 0.001), 0.728 (95% CI 0.613-0.843, p < 0.001), 0.810 (95% CI 0.710-0.910, p < 0.001) and 0.504 (95% CI 0.373-0.635, p = 0.950), respectively. Higher Area under the Curve (AUC) values were obtained for the combinations of PCT and CRP (AUC = 0.870) (95% CI, 0.774-0.936), PCT and ESR (AUC = 0.817) (95% CI, 0.712-0.896), PCT and PLT (AUC = 0.731) (95% CI, 0.617-0.825), PCT and FIB (AUC = 0.815) (95% CI, 0.710-0.894). The serum PCT indicated a sensitivity of 19.51% and a specificity of 83.33% for diagnosing PJI. When the optimal cut-off value for PCT was set as 0.05 ng/ml, its positive and negative likelihood ratios were 57.1% and 47.6%, respectively. Conclusion In conclusion, serum PCT appeared to be no reliable biomarker in differentiating PJI from aseptic loosening before revision arthroplasties. However, PCT combined with other biomarkers further increases the diagnostic accuracy.
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- Xiaobo Sun
- Fourth Orthopedic Department, Ganzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ganzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Academic Affairs Office, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Fourth Orthopedic Department, Ganzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Salimy MS, Blackburn AZ, Katakam A, Bedair HS, Melnic CM. Utility of Diagnostic Markers in Late Periprosthetic Joint Infection Workup for Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients Who Received Antibiotics 48 Hours Before Aspiration. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:1854-1860. [PMID: 36933676 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains challenging despite recent advancements in testing and evolving criteria over the last decade. Moreover, the effects of antibiotic use on diagnostic markers are not fully understood. Thus, this study sought to determine the influence of antibiotic use within 48 hours before knee aspiration on synovial and serum laboratory values for suspected late PJI. METHODS Patients who underwent a TKA and subsequent knee arthrocentesis for PJI workup at least 6 weeks after their index arthroplasty were reviewed across a single healthcare system from 2013 to 2020. Median synovial white blood cell (WBC) count, synovial polymorphonuclear (PMN) percentage, serum erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), serum C-reactive protein (CRP), and serum WBC count were compared between immediate antibiotic and nonantibiotic PJI groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and Youden's index were used to determine test performance and diagnostic cutoffs for the immediate antibiotics group. RESULTS The immediate antibiotics group had significantly more culture-negative PJIs than the no antibiotics group (38.1 versus 16.2%, P = .0124). Synovial WBC count demonstrated excellent discriminatory ability for late PJI in the immediate antibiotics group (area under curve, AUC = 0.97), followed by synovial PMN percentage (AUC = 0.88), serum CRP (AUC = 0.86), and serum ESR (AUC = 0.82). CONCLUSION Antibiotic use immediately preceding knee aspiration should not preclude the utility of synovial and serum lab values for the diagnosis of late PJI. Instead, these markers should be considered thoroughly during infection workup considering the high rate of culture-negative PJI in these patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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- Mehdi S Salimy
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Massachusetts
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Lee SS, Kim IS, Moon YW. Clinical Outcomes and Infection Rates Following Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Aseptic Failure versus Septic Failure. Clin Orthop Surg 2023; 15:574-580. [PMID: 37529195 PMCID: PMC10375821 DOI: 10.4055/cios22126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Background It is controversial whether revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to septic failure shows inferior clinical outcomes compared with TKA due to aseptic failure. Moreover, few studies have compared the infection rates after revision TKA between aseptic and septic failure. We aimed to compare the clinical outcomes and infection rates after aseptic and septic revision TKA. Methods Between April 2006 and May 2019, 68 and 26 patients underwent revision TKA due to aseptic failure (aseptic group) and septic failure (septic group), respectively. The postoperative range of motion (ROM), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis index, Knee Society Knee Score (KSKS), Knee Society Function Score (KSFS), and infection rates were compared between the two groups. Results The mean follow-up durations in the aseptic and septic groups were 44.4 and 54.8 months, respectively. The septic group showed inferior postoperative ROM (124.1° and 109.4°, p = 0.004), KSKS (88.9 and 78.8, p = 0.001), and KSFS (72.8 and 59.0, p = 0.001). Three patients of aseptic group had infection. Three patients of septic group had recurred infection (same pathogen with the first infection) and 1 patient had a new infection (different pathogen). The septic group showed slightly higher but not significantly different infection rates (4.4% and 15.4%, p = 0.089). Conclusions Revision TKA with septic failure showed inferior postoperative clinical outcomes compared with aseptic revision surgery. A slightly higher infection rate was observed in the septic group but it was not significantly different.
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- Sung-Sahn Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University School of Medicine, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Oe K, Iida H, Inokuchi R, Otsuki Y, Toyoda T, Kobayashi F, Sogawa S, Nakamura T, Saito T. Can serum C-reactive protein determine the timing of reimplantation in two-stage revised arthroplasty for periprosthetic hip infection? J Orthop Sci 2023:S0949-2658(23)00194-X. [PMID: 37507315 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are no definitive guides to determine the timing of reimplantation in two-stage revision total hip arthroplasties (THA) for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). This study was to design to support a rational strategy of surgical treatment using serum C-reactive protein (CRP). METHODS We analyzed a total of 75 hips for PJI in the process of performing two-stage and multiple-stage revision THAs. CRP level was retrospectively evaluated every week and transformed to log2 (CRP) using a logistic regression model. Prosthesis survival from recurrent infection was determined by Kaplan-Meier analysis, using implant removal as the endpoint. Receiver operating characteristic curves were calculated using each log2 (CRP) to assess predictions of recurrent infection. RESULTS The 10-year survival rates were 85% (95% confidence interval, 76-95) and 100% for two-stage and multiple-stage revision THAs, respectively. Preoperatively, at 1, 2, 3, and 5 weeks, log2 (CRP) was not associated with recurrent infection. In failed two-stage revision THAs, log2 (CRP) at 3 weeks divided by that at 2 weeks showed a significant difference. Failure was associated with a ratio of >4.0 for the CRP level between 3 and 2 weeks. CONCLUSION In two-stage revision THA for PJI, patients with CRP elevation from 2 weeks to 3 weeks, especially 4-fold elevation, suggests the need for further debridement and postponement of second-staged reimplantation.
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- Kenichi Oe
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka 573-1010, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka 573-1010, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka 573-1010, Japan
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Maimaiti Z, Li Z, Xu C, Fu J, Hao L, Chen J, Li X, Chai W. Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Periprosthetic Joint Infections Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Case Series and Review of the Literature. Orthop Surg 2023. [PMID: 37154097 DOI: 10.1111/os.13661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by non-tubercular mycobacteria (NTM) is uncommon but catastrophic. However, conclusive clinical data on PJI caused by NTM are lacking. In this case series and systematic review, the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of NTM PJI are summarized and analyzed. METHODS From 2012 to 2020, we retrospectively analyzed consecutive PJI cases caused by NTM in our institution. A literature review was also conducted from January 2000 to December 2021, utilizing the PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE databases to identify all reported NTM-induced PJI cases. The clinical characteristics, demographics, pathogen identification, treatment protocols, and prognosis of NTM PJI were summarized and analyzed. RESULTS In this retrospective analysis, seven patients infected with NTM following total joint arthroplasty at our institution were included, including six cases of PJI caused by NTM and one case of septic arthritis (SA) caused by NTM. There were six men and one woman, and their average age was 62.3 years. The average interval between TJA and PJI onset was 4 months. The preoperative serological markers, including the mean ESR (51 mm/h), CRP (4.0 mg/dL), fibrinogen (5.7 g/L), and D-dimer (1.1 g/L), were increased. Six patients underwent staged revision surgery, and one patient with SA received antibiotic-loaded bone cement beads to treat the infection. After an average of 33 months of observation following surgical intervention, none of the patients showed any symptoms of infection recurrence. From 2000 to 2021, 68 patients with NTM PJI were found in 39 studies in the published literature. Reinfections occurred within 1 year after arthroplasty in more than half (53.2%) of the patients. M. fortuitum and M. abscesses were the most prevalent rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) in all PJI patients, whereas Mycobacterium avium intracellulare (MAC) was the most prevalent slowly growing mycobacterium (SGM). The corresponding antibiotics were amikacin and ethambutol. The rate of culture-negative without specific clinical symptoms was as high as 36.4% (12/33), while 45% (18/40) utilized additional diagnostic techniques such as NGS. A final clinical follow-up record was available for 59 patients (86.7%; mean follow-up period, 29 months), and 10.1% of patients failed to respond to treatment. CONCLUSION Orthopaedic surgeons should consider NTM in patients with negative routine cultures who are at risk for Mycobacterium infection. Treatment options rely on the accurate result of microbiologic identification and drug sensitivity testing, and to achieve this, it may be necessary to send multiple culture specimens, extend the culture time, and change the culture medium. Every effort should be made to identify NTM and its various subtypes through modern diagnostic tools if necessary.
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- Zulipikaer Maimaiti
- Senior Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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Tokarski A, Courtney PM, Deirmengian C, Kwan S, McCahon J, Deirmengian GK. Systemic Manifestation of Periprosthetic Joint Infection Is Associated With Increased In-Hospital Mortality. Cureus 2023; 15:e36572. [PMID: 37095801 PMCID: PMC10122269 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.36572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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Introduction Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most devastating complications of total joint arthroplasty. Systemic symptoms of infection may indicate a patient who is at a higher risk of serious complications. The goal of this study was to determine if systemic symptoms of infection in the setting of PJI were associated with greater in-hospital mortality. Materials and methods We used our institutional database to identify all patients urgently treated for deep PJI from 2002-2012. Records were reviewed to collect demographics, surgical data, vital signs prior to surgical intervention, blood and intraoperative culture results, preoperative intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and deaths that occurred during the hospital admission. Patients were classified as having systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) based on the criteria established by the American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Results During the 10-year timeframe of our study, 484 patients were treated emergently for deep infection, with 130 (27%) meeting SIRS criteria preoperatively and 31 (6%) of the patients with SIRS having positive blood cultures. Patients with positive blood cultures and SIRS demonstrated a higher in-hospital mortality rate (p < 0.001). Neither SIRS nor SIRS with positive blood cultures were associated with ICU admission. Discussion Occasionally, PJI can spread beyond the affected joint, showing physical symptoms of systemic illness and bacteremia. This study demonstrates that patients with SIRS and positive blood cultures are at an increased risk of in-hospital mortality. These patients should be monitored closely before definitive treatment in order to minimize their mortality risk.
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- Anthony Tokarski
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Health New Jersey, Stratford, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Health New Jersey, Stratford, USA
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Lei P, Zhong D, Wu H, Gao F, Qi J, Li Z, Lai L, Su S. A New Dressing System for Wound in Enhanced-Recovery Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized and Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty 2023:S0883-5403(23)00136-5. [PMID: 36805119 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Currently, there is a paucity of recommendations in regards to dressing selection within the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol. We devised a new dressing system to accelerate the recovery after total hip arthroplasty (THA). We aimed to present our experience with this new dressing system as an adjunct to wound management in THA and to evaluate its performance. METHODS From September 2020 to August 2021, we prospectively enrolled 124 patients who underwent a primary THA. The patients were randomly assigned to the intervention (the new dressing system group) or the control (the traditional gauze dressing) group. The primary outcome measures of this study were numbers of dressing changes, postoperative lengths of stay, wound scores including the Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale and ASEPSIS scores and wound-related complications. The secondary outcomes include satisfaction scores, dressing-related costs, and pain and functional recovery scores. RESULTS The intervention group numbers of dressing changes and postoperative lengths of stay were significantly less than the control group (P < .001, P < .001). During the one-month follow-up, the Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale in the intervention group was significantly better than that in the control group (P < .001). The intervention group satisfaction was significantly higher than that in the control group (P < .001). There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of dressing-related costs and pain and function scores. CONCLUSION The new dressing system could significantly reduce the number of dressing changes and postoperative lengths of stay and increase patient satisfaction scores, which can be an ideal adjunct to wound management in enhanced-recovery THA.
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- Pengfei Lei
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China; Hunan Key Laboratary of Aging Biology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China; Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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de Lachica JCV, Reyes SSS, Ureña JAP, Fragoso MAR. Decrease in acute periprosthetic joint infections incidence with vancomycin-loaded calcium sulfate beads in patients with non-modifiable risk factors. A randomized clinical trial. J ISAKOS 2022; 7:201-205. [PMID: 35973626 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The influence of local antibiotic therapy in orthopedic surgery remains unclear. In this trial, we evaluated the incidence of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI), after local or intravenous (IV) antibiotic prophylaxis. The aim of this intervention was to compare the PJI incidence in a population with non-modifiable risk factors after local prophylaxis with vancomycin-loaded calcium sulfate beads versus a control group. METHODS A total of 83 subjects were evaluated, inclusion criteria included participants over 60 years of age, with at least one main risk factor for PJI who underwent total hip or knee joint replacement between June 2019 and May 2020. Cases were randomized, and the intervention group received local prophylactic antibiotic therapy with calcium sulfate beads impregnated with vancomycin; conventional IV prophylactic antibiotic therapy was administered for the control group. C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ERS) serum biomarkers were analyzed on the day 5 and weeks 4, 8, and 12. When needed, the synovial fluid sample was obtained and cultured for the early acute PJI diagnosis. RESULTS Acute PJI was found in 27 patients (67.5%) in the control group and 4 (9.3%) in the intervention group. The variable analysis identified that local prophylaxis with calcium sulfate beads reduces the incidence of acute knee or hip PJI in patients with non-modifiable risk factors compared to conventional prophylaxis (p < 0.0001) with a relative risk of 0.13 (CI:0.05-0.35). Length of hospital stay was also shorter in the intervention group at 4.6 days, compared to 15.25 days in the control group; p < 0.001. CONCLUSIONS Local antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with non-modifiable risk factors undergoing hip or knee replacement reduces the incidence of acute PJI compared to IV antibiotics. CLINICAL TRIALS NCT03976466 (clnicaltrials.gov) LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: II.
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- Julio C Velez de Lachica
- Institute of Social Security of Mexican State and Districts (ISSEMyM), Avenida paseo del ferrocarril numero 88, Los reyes Ixtacala, 54055, Mexico.
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- Institute of Social Security of Mexican State and Districts (ISSEMyM), Avenida paseo del ferrocarril numero 88, Los reyes Ixtacala, 54055, Mexico.
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- Institute of Social Security of Mexican State and Districts (ISSEMyM), Avenida paseo del ferrocarril numero 88, Los reyes Ixtacala, 54055, Mexico.
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- Institute of Social Security of Mexican State and Districts (ISSEMyM), Avenida paseo del ferrocarril numero 88, Los reyes Ixtacala, 54055, Mexico.
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Adams JP, Habenicht D, Ramsey D. Periprosthetic knee infection after benign tumor excision complicated by carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae: A case report. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 81:104292. [PMID: 36147108 PMCID: PMC9486372 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a major complication after total knee arthroscopy. Enterobacter is a rare cause of PJI. Case presentation We present a 65 year old Caucasian man who presented with acute right knee PJI with Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) two months after undergoing right knee intra-articular mass removal with endoprosthetic reconstruction. The periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) was treated with revision with 1-stage static spacer and IV meropenem. Discussion CRE is an uncommon cause of PJI, but when it does occur, it commonly infects patients who are immunosuppressed or have specific risk factors. For an immunocompetent patient with CRE PJI, we suggest further workup for other systemic disease. Conclusion This case demonstrates the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of CRE joint infections and the need for a multidisciplinary approach that includes aggressive surgical intervention and tailored antimicrobial therapy. We present a case of acute right knee periprosthetic joint infection with Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) after patient underwent intra-articular mass removal with endoprosthetic reconstruction. Further workup for systemic disease is strongly recommended in immunocompetent patients presenting with CRE joint infection. Management of CRE joint infections is complicated and requires a multidisciplinary approach with aggressive surgical intervention and focused antimicrobial therapy.
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Boukthir S, Common H, Arvieux C, Cattoir V, Patrat-Delon S, Jolivet-Gougeon A. A recurrent prosthetic joint infection caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae: case report and literature review. J Med Microbiol 2022; 71. [PMID: 36094891 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Prosthetic knee joint infection caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is uncommon and only one case of recurrent infection has previously been described. Here, we describe the case of a 77-year-old male patient who was admitted to the teaching hospital of Rennes (France) with bilateral and nocturnal gonalgia evolving for 1 month. He had bilateral knee prosthesis 10 years ago, and a history of large B-cell lymphoma in remission. A diagnosis of infective endocarditis, with prosthetic knee infection, was made, with positive cultures of synovial fluids and blood; colonies of E. rhusiopathiae were identified by MALDI-TOF MS. Initial treatment involved debridement, implant retention surgery and intravenous amoxicillin (12 g day-1) for 6 weeks with gentamicin 3 mg kg-1 day-1 added for the first 4 days. One year later, a second episode of E. rhusiopathiae infection occurred, suggesting a recurrence or reinfection due to the same bacterial species. The patient was finally cured after a two-stage exchange with a cemented articulated spacer and a 3 month course of amoxicillin (12 g day-1, iv). Different characteristics of E. rhusiopathiae infection were discussed, with a review of all cases of prosthetic joint infections caused by Erysipelothrix species. This case highlights the need for a long-term survey of patients, and a good knowledge of their environment to avoid any risk of reinfection.
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- Sarrah Boukthir
- Bacteriology and Hygiene Department, Teaching Hospital of Rennes, 2 rue Henri-Le-Guilloux, 35033 Rennes, France
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- CRIOGO Great West Reference Centers for Complex Bone and Joint Infections (CRIOGO), Rennes, France.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Teaching Hospital of Rennes, 2 rue Henri-Le-Guilloux, 11 35033 Rennes, France
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- CRIOGO Great West Reference Centers for Complex Bone and Joint Infections (CRIOGO), Rennes, France.,Teaching Hospital of Rennes, Department of Infectious Diseases and Intensive Care Medicine, Rennes University Hospital, 2, rue Henri-Le-Guilloux, 35033 Rennes, France
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- Bacteriology and Hygiene Department, Teaching Hospital of Rennes, 2 rue Henri-Le-Guilloux, 35033 Rennes, France.,CRIOGO Great West Reference Centers for Complex Bone and Joint Infections (CRIOGO), Rennes, France.,Inserm U1230 BMR, University of Rennes 1, Rennes, France
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- CRIOGO Great West Reference Centers for Complex Bone and Joint Infections (CRIOGO), Rennes, France.,Teaching Hospital of Rennes, Department of Infectious Diseases and Intensive Care Medicine, Rennes University Hospital, 2, rue Henri-Le-Guilloux, 35033 Rennes, France
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- Bacteriology and Hygiene Department, Teaching Hospital of Rennes, 2 rue Henri-Le-Guilloux, 35033 Rennes, France.,CRIOGO Great West Reference Centers for Complex Bone and Joint Infections (CRIOGO), Rennes, France.,Univ Rennes, INSERM, INRAE, CHU Rennes, Institut NUMECAN (Nutrition Metabolisms and Cancer), U1241 Microbiology, F-35000 Rennes, France
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Su S, Wang C, Gao F, Hu Y, Zhong D, Lei P. A waterproof, low-cost dressing system reduces postoperative wound dressing changes in primary total hip arthroplasty: An efficacy study. Front Surg 2022; 9:966874. [PMID: 36034351 PMCID: PMC9403064 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.966874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundsPostoperative wound complication is a major risk factor for the development of Periprosthetic joint infection. We innovatively invented a new dressing system to reduce the occurrence of postoperative wound complications and improve the quality of life of patients after total hip arthroplasty.MethodsA total of 120 patients who underwent primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty were enrolled in this study. The data collected included the number of dressing changes, costs of the dressings, postoperative hospital stay, The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, The Harris Hip Score (HHS), ASEPSIS score, The Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES), wound complications, the frequency of showers and satisfaction. Data were statistically analyzed.ResultsThe average number of dressing changes was 0.74 ± 0.46, while the average postoperative hospital stay was 3.67 ± 0.97 days. The average cost of the new dressings throughout a treatment cycle was 57.42 ± 15.18 dollars. The VAS score decreased from 5.63 ± 1.09 before the operation to 0.88 ± 0.54 one month after the operation. The HHS score increased from 70.18 ± 7.84 before the operation to 80.36 ± 4.08 one month after the operation. The results of the four indexes of the ASEPSIS score were all 0. The SBSES score was 3.55 ± 0.61 at two weeks after the operation, and 4.38 ± 0.71 at one month after the operation. No wound complications were recorded until one month after the operation when the satisfaction rate was 92.53 ± 3.62%.ConclusionIn this study, we have invented a new dressing system for surgical wounds after total hip arthroplasty and confirmed its efficacy.Chinese Clinical Trial RegistryChiCTR2000033822, Registered 13/ June/2020
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- Shilong Su
- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan key laboratary of aging biology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Correspondence: Da Zhong Pengfei Lei
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Correspondence: Da Zhong Pengfei Lei
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Sprowls GR, Allen BC, Lundquist KF, Sager LN, Barnett CD. Incision site fat thickness and 90-day complications for direct anterior and posterior approach total hip arthroplasty. Hip Int 2022; 32:431-437. [PMID: 33297787 DOI: 10.1177/1120700020977166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Defining the distribution of subcutaneous fat around the hip in relation to different approaches for total hip arthroplasty (THA) may lead to a better understanding of the relationship between obesity and complications. The purpose of this study was to: (1) describe the intraoperative thickness of subcutaneous fat at the incision site for direct anterior (DAA) and posterior approaches (PA) for THA; and (2) examine the relationship between fat thickness and 90-day postoperative complications. METHODS Intraoperative fat measurements were obtained at the anterior incision site (AT-IS) of the DAA (n = 60) and the lateral incision site (LT-IS) of the PA (n = 64). Lateral hip fat thickness was measured from preoperative anteroposterior pelvis radiographs (LT-XR). Body mass index (BMI), sex, age, and 90-day complications were collected retrospectively. RESULTS Patients within the same demographic groupings had significantly more fat laterally than anteriorly, between 9.6 mm and 17.96 mm. Return to the OR was significantly associated with BMI, AT-IS, and LT-IS. Wound complications were significantly associated with AT-IS. Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) was significantly associated with BMI and LT-IS. No outcome variables were associated with LT-XR, approach, sex, or age. LT-XR was strongly correlated with AT-IS and LT-IS. CONCLUSIONS Regardless of BMI, sex, or age more soft tissue was encountered with a PA compared to a DAA. General adiposity was associated with return to the OR. Excess incisional fat was associated with wound complications following a DAA and PJI after a PA. LT-XR and clinical examination near the proposed incision, may provide helpful data in making preoperative risk assessments.
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- Gregory R Sprowls
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, TX, USA
- College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, TX, USA
- College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, TX, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, TX, USA
- College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, TX, USA
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Fritsche T, Schnetz M, Klug A, Fischer S, Ruckes C, Hunfeld KP, Hoffmann R, Gramlich Y. Tissue sampling is non-inferior in comparison to sonication in orthopedic revision surgery. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 143:2901-2911. [PMID: 35612616 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04469-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess the role of sonication fluid cultures in detecting musculoskeletal infections in orthopedic revision surgery in patients suspected of having peri-prosthetic joint infection (PJI), fracture-related infections (FRI), or postoperative spinal implant infections (PSII). METHODS Between 2016 and 2019, 149 cases with a data set including sonication fluid cultures and tissue specimen and histological analysis were included. Accuracy of each diagnostic tool as well as the influence of antibiotic therapy was analyzed. Pathogens identified in the sonication cultures and in the associated tissue samples were compared based on the matching of the antibiograms. Therapeutic benefits were then assessed. RESULTS Of 149 cases, 43.6% (n = 65) were identified as PJI, 2.7% (n = 4) as FRI, 12.8% (n = 19) as PSII, 6.7% (n = 10) as aseptic non-union, and 34.2% (n = 51) as aseptic implant loosening. The sensitivity and specificity of tissue and synovial specimens showed no significant difference with respect to sonication fluid cultures (sensitivity/specificity: tissue: 68.2%/96.7%; sonication fluid cultures: 60.2%/98.4%). The administration of antibiotics over 14 days prior to microbiological sampling (n = 40) resulted in a lower sensitivity of 42.9% each. Histological analysis showed a sensitivity 86.3% and specificity of 97.4%. In 83.9% (n = 125) of the cases, the results of sonication fluid cultures and tissue specimens were identical. Different microorganisms were found in only four cases. In 17 cases, tissue samples (n = 5) or sonication (n = 12) were false-negatives. CONCLUSION Sonication fluid culture showed no additional benefit compared to conventional microbiological diagnostics of tissue and synovial fluid cultures. Preoperative administration of antibiotics had a clearly negative effect on microbiologic test accuracy. In over 83.9% of the cases, sonication fluid and tissue cultures showed identical results. In the other cases, sonication fluid culture did not further contribute to the therapy decision, whereas other factors, such as fistulas, cell counts, or histological analysis, were decisive in determining therapy.
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- Theresa Fritsche
- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstr. 430, 60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstr. 430, 60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstr. 430, 60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstr. 430, 60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Studies, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstrasse 1, Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Microbiology and Infection Control, Northwest Medical Center, Medical Faculty Goethe University Frankfurt, Steinbacher Hohl 2-26, 60488, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstr. 430, 60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstr. 430, 60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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Gazendam A, Wood TJ, Tushinski D, Bali K. Diagnosing Periprosthetic Joint Infection: a Scoping Review. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2022; 15:219-229. [PMID: 35368214 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-022-09751-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The goal of this review is to provide an up to date understanding of the utility and limitations of the current tests utilized in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in total knee and hip arthroplasty. RECENT FINDINGS Despite the growth in literature surrounding PJI diagnosis, there remains challenges in establishing a diagnosis of PJI. A combination of clinical, serum, and synovial tests and microbiologic and histologic examinations can yield a diagnosis in the majority of cases. Novel molecular and imaging studies may be beneficial for indeterminant cases. A number of emerging diagnostic tests have been proposed and may be incorporated into diagnostic algorithms in the future. Recently proposed stepwise diagnostic algorithms have shown high sensitivity and specificity. The diagnosis of PJI remains challenging due to a lack of tests that can definitively rule out infection. Diagnosis and investigations should occur in a stepwise fashion. There has been a plethora of new diagnostic tests introduced in attempts to improve the accuracy of diagnostic algorithms. The definition and algorithms for the diagnoses of PJI will continue to evolve as new techniques and tests are introduced.
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- Aaron Gazendam
- Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. .,Juravinski Hospital, 711 Concession St, Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 1C3, Canada.
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An Insight Into Lyme Prosthetic Joint Infection in Knee Arthroplasty: A Literature Review. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev 2022; 6:01979360-202202000-00003. [PMID: 35133991 PMCID: PMC8812602 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Lyme prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a rare event, but it is imperative to include Lyme disease as a possible cause of PJI in a Lyme-endemic region. The purpose of this article was to review the reported cases of Lyme PJIs in knee arthroplasty and to initiate the development of a treatment strategy. We found five cases of Lyme PJI in the literature. All patients lived in the northeastern region of the United States. Four patients were successfully treated with surgical intervention and postoperative antibiotics. One patient was successfully treated with intravenous and oral antibiotics for 6 weeks, without surgical intervention. Synovial fluid Lyme polymerase chain reaction and serological tests were positive in all patients. On follow-up visits, after completion of their treatment, all patients were asymptomatic with a painless functional knee. We recommend considering Lyme disease as a cause of culture-negative PJIs in endemic regions. Additional research is needed to clearly define a treatment algorithm. Based on our literature review, we cannot recommend a single best treatment modality for the treatment of Lyme PJI. However, early irrigation and débridement with administration of postoperative antibiotics may improve early clinical outcomes.
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Stephan A, Thürmer A, Glauche I, Nowotny J, Zwingenberger S, Stiehler M. Does preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis affect sonication-based diagnosis in implant-associated infection? J Orthop Res 2021; 39:2646-2652. [PMID: 33620104 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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As culture-negative implant-associated infection denote a diagnostic challenge, sonicate fluid cultures of the explanted endoprosthesis and osteosynthesis components are frequently used. However, the effect of antibiotic treatment on pathogen detection by sonication fluid cultures in implant-associated infection has not been investigated. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP) and antibiotic therapy (AT) on sonicate fluid cultures in patients with implant-associated infection. In this retrospective study three groups were compared: (i) standard PAP, (ii) AT for at least one day, and (iii) no antibiotics before surgery. For the inclusion criteria, an established diagnostic protocol for implant-associated infection was used. Sonicate fluid cultures were validated by corresponding microbiological and histopathological samples. In 90 patients with single and multiple infections, 114 pathogens were detected. The detection rate by sonicate fluid cultures in patients receiving PAP (n = 27, 29 pathogens), AT before surgery (n = 33, 48 pathogens) and no antibiotics before surgery (n = 30, 37 pathogens) were 86.2%, 81.3%, and 86.5% (p = .778), respectively. Eleven of 114 infectious agents were detected exclusively by sonicate fluid cultures, while conventional tissue culture failed in these cases. PAP and AT do not affect intraoperative cultures in implant-associated infection. It is therefore not recommended to omit antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with implant-associated infection. Algorithms including both sonicate fluid cultures and tissue samples should be used for appropriate microbiological diagnosis of implant-associated infections.
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- Anna Stephan
- University Centre for Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Plastic Surgery, Dresden, Germany
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- University Centre for Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Plastic Surgery, Dresden, Germany
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- University Centre for Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Plastic Surgery, Dresden, Germany
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- University Centre for Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Plastic Surgery, Dresden, Germany
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- University Centre for Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Plastic Surgery, Dresden, Germany
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Clarke MJH, Salar O, Evans JP, Bayley MGR, Waterson BH, Toms AD, Phillips JRA. Prosthetic joint infection of the knee - arthroscopic biopsy identifies more and different organisms than aspiration alone. Knee 2021; 32:183-191. [PMID: 34500431 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2021.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) causes significant morbidity and mortality following knee replacement surgery. Identifying causative organisms and antibiotic sensitivities is critical in increasing the chance of infection eradication. This study investigated whether biopsy alone was superior to aspiration alone for serological diagnosis in PJI following knee replacement. Secondly, we investigated whether biopsy identifies the same or new/different microbiological flora as aspiration. METHODS Since December 2014, the Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit (EKRU) has prospectively collated data regarding all PJIs referred from our local/regional network which have been reviewed via our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). We identified and included consecutive patients from this MDT from Dec.2014-Mar.2020 and analysed their electronic records. Statistical analysis was performed using Stata. RESULTS 65/100 patients studied had both pre-operative aspiration and biopsy. 31/65 (48%) had positive aspiration and biopsies. No aspirate samples were positive with corresponding biopsies negative. In 19/65 (29%) of infection positive patients, biopsy identified new (7) or additional (12) organisms not identified by aspiration. Aspiration had a sensitivity of 70%, specificity of 88%, positive predictive value of 90.3% and negative predictive value of 64.7%. Biopsy had a sensitivity of 97.5%, specificity of 88%, positive predictive value of 92.9% and negative predictive value of 95.7%. CONCLUSION In 29% of confirmed PJI cases, arthroscopic biopsy identified either additional organisms in a polymicrobial PJI when compared to aspiration, or new positive results when aspiration alone was negative. This study demonstrates the benefits of arthroscopic biopsy for serological diagnosis in cases of knee PJI and aids treatment planning.
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- Michael J H Clarke
- Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW, UK.
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- Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW, UK
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- Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW, UK
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- Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW, UK
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- Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW, UK
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- Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW, UK
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- Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW, UK
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Sophie H, Yuhan C, Clemens K, Klaus‐Dieter K. Properties of Orthopaedic Cements Biomechanically Little Affected by Exceptional Use of Liquid Antibiotics. Orthop Surg 2021; 13:2153-2162. [PMID: 34605610 PMCID: PMC8528991 DOI: 10.1111/os.12911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To specify the concentration of the liquid antibiotics to be added to polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and its impact on the quality of the spacer is the purpose of this study with liquid clindamycin added to different cements. METHODS In the present study, eight different cement mixtures were prepared and investigated. In the following, number 1 indicates the references, 2 all cements after liquid clindamycin was added to the liquid cement compound, 3 all cements after liquid clindamycin was added to the cement powder, and 4 all cements after liquid clindamycin was added to the cement dough. After curing, cements were filled into metal moulds and a pressure of 3 bar was maintained for 30 min. Mechanical investigations were carried out according to ISO 5833 (2002) and DIN 53435 (2007). For microbiological tests, standardized cylindrical mouldings (diameter: 25 mm, height: 10 mm) were produced and incubated in 10 ml buffer solution at room temperature for 24 h. All eluates were generated by spreading previously established suspensions of Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Cutibacterium acnes and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with a 0.5 McFarland turbidity standard. RESULTS Apparently, we found that in all investigated cases, the admixture of liquid antibiotic negatively affected the mechanical characteristics of the cement mould. Among the various test groups, the influence on the ISO compression strength and ISO flexural modulus of the investigated test groups was only minimal when liquid clindamycin was added to cement liquid. Compared to admixing of liquid clindamycin into cement powder or dough ISO compression strength and ISO flexural modulus and flexural strength showed the maximum reduction. The efficacy against chosen germs was reduced as well when liquid antibiotic was admixed instead of powder. This admixture of liquid anti-infective agents resulted in a 234% enhanced elution after 10 days 29 a negative effect on the inhibition zones were detected during the previous period. CONCLUSION The admixture of powdery antibiotic is preferable to liquid antibiotics. If no powdery antibiotic is available, we can recommend the admixture of liquid antibiotic to liquid cement prior to dough production in case powdery antibiotics cannot be used. However, we discourage the admixture of liquid antibiotic to cement powder or cement dough during early low viscose phase.
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryChang Gung Memorial HospitalTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Institute of HygieneMicrobiology and Environmental Medicine, Medical University of GrazGrazAustria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and TraumaMedical University of GrazGrazAustria
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The aim of this review is to assess the use of biosensors in the diagnosis and monitoring of joint infection (JI). JI is worldwide considered a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries. Due to the progressive ageing of the global population, the request for joint replacement increases, with a significant rise in the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Nowadays, the diagnosis of JI is based on clinical and radiological findings. Nuclear imaging studies are an option but are not cost-effective. Serum inflammatory markers and the analysis of the aspirated synovial fluid are required to confirm the diagnosis. However, a quick and accurate diagnosis of JI may remain elusive as no rapid and highly accurate diagnostic method was validated. A comprehensive search on Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAH, CENTRAL, Google Scholar, and Web of Science was conducted from the inception to June 2021. The PRISMA guidelines were used to improve the reporting of the review. The MINORS was used for quality assessment. From a total of 155 studies identified, only four articles were eligible for this study. The main advantages of biosensors reported were accuracy and capability to detect bacteria also in negative culture cases. Otherwise, due to the few studies and the low level of evidence of the papers included, it was impossible to find significant results. Therefore, further high-quality studies are required.
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Pérez-Prieto D, Hinarejos P, Alier A, Sorlí L, Martínez S, Puig L, Monllau JC. Adherence to a reliable PJI diagnostic protocol minimizes unsuspected positive cultures rate. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:653. [PMID: 34340666 PMCID: PMC8330036 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04431-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate the incidence of unsuspected PJI when prosthetic revisions are thoroughly evaluated by PJI dedicated orthopedic surgeon before surgery. The hypothesis is that the incidence of unsuspected PJI is reduced by applying this protocol. Methods This is a historical cohort study carried out in one university hospital. The prosthetic revision assessment was carried out in January 2019. From that date on, all patients that were programmed for hip or knee revision (either by an orthopedic surgeon specialized or not in septic revisions) were scheduled for a preoperative visit with the same orthopedic surgeon specialized in septic revisions. The diagnostic algorithm applied was based on the Pro-Implant Foundation diagnostic criteria. Prior to the revision assessment, the indication for joint aspiration was done at the surgeons’ discretion (non-specialized in septic revisions) and the preoperative identification of PJI was also done by a hip or knee surgeon (not specialized in septic surgery). Results Based on the PIF criteria, there were 15 infections among the revisions in group 1 and 18 PJI in group 2 (p > 0.05). The most interesting finding was that there were 7 patients with unsuspected positive cultures in group 1. That represents 11% of all revisions. No patient in group 2 was found with unsuspected positive cultures (p < 0.001). Conclusion A thorough PJI diagnostic algorithm should be implemented before prosthetic revision to avoid unsuspected positive cultures.
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- Daniel Pérez-Prieto
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital del Mar - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain. .,Catalan Institute for Traumatology and Sports Medicine (ICATME), Hospital Universitari Dexeus. - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital del Mar - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital del Mar - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Hospital del Mar - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital del Mar - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital del Mar - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital del Mar - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain.,Catalan Institute for Traumatology and Sports Medicine (ICATME), Hospital Universitari Dexeus. - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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Ali M, Kamson AO, Hussain N, King SG. Lyme Prosthetic Joint Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2021; 11:01709767-202109000-00054. [PMID: 34329198 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.20.00898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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CASE An 81-year-old man from the northeastern United States presented with an acute Borrelia burgdorferi prosthetic joint infection (PJI) 15 years after undergoing a right total knee arthroplasty. He had no complications until his recent presentation. He was treated with irrigation and debridement with implant retention. Synovial fluid Lyme polymerase chain reaction and serological tests were positive. Postoperatively, he received oral doxycycline and at 6 weeks was asymptomatic. Four months later, he died of neuroborreliosis vasculitis, a complication of Lyme. CONCLUSION We recommend considering Lyme disease as a cause of culture-negative PJIs in endemic regions. Early surgical treatment may mitigate adverse outcomes of Lyme.
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- New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, New York
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- UPMC Pinnacle, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- UPMC Pinnacle, Arlington Orthopedics, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Krishna A, Garg S, Gupta S, Bansal H. C-reactive protein (CRP) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Trends following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties in an Indian Population - A Prospective Study. Malays Orthop J 2021; 15:143-150. [PMID: 34429835 PMCID: PMC8381678 DOI: 10.5704/moj.2107.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate the trends of C-reactive protein (CRP) and Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in the first three weeks after uncomplicated total hip (THR) and total knee (TKR) arthroplasty/replacement in the Indian population and to compare it with available literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 90 patients were enrolled for this prospective study, of which 30 were unilateral THR, 30 were unilateral TKR (U/L TKR) and 30 were simultaneous bilateral TKR (B/L TKR). Serum CRP and ESR were measured on the day before surgery and post-operatively on day 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 12th, and at the end of 3rd week. RESULTS CRP showed a peak at day 2nd with normalisation to pre-operative value by the end of 3rd week. While ESR showed a peak on day 3rd and continued to remain elevated even at end of 3rd week post-operatively. Both mean CRP and ESR values were higher in THR patients followed by in B/L TKR and then in U/L TKR patients. CONCLUSION CRP persists to be the best acute phase reactant in the early post-operative phase with a relatively typical pattern as compared to ESR. CRP values peak at post-operative day 2nd and then show a gradual decline. However, its normalisation to pre-operative baseline values may vary among different groups of population.
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- A Krishna
- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Fortis Hospital Mohali, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Otto-Lambertz C, Glauner A, Yagdiran A, Eysel P. Periprosthetic infections: How do we diagnose and treat? Results of an online survey and comparison with international recommendations. Orthop Surg 2021; 13:1639-1645. [PMID: 34142445 PMCID: PMC8313178 DOI: 10.1111/os.13052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Objective Endoprosthetic replacement surgery of hip and knee joints is widely performed, but always carries the risk of developing periprosthetic infection (PPI). Treatment of PPI is lengthy and demanding for the patient, often involving multiple surgeries as well as lengthy drug therapies. Remediation is not always successful despite extensive therapy. Methods An online survey was used to investigate whether the therapeutic measures implemented in German hospitals are based on international treatment recommendations. For this purpose, German physicians who regularly treat periprosthetic infections in their clinics were asked to complete an online questionnaire. The questionnaire asked about internal hospital procedures. These were then compared with international recommendations. Results With a response rate of 10.9%, the questionnaire shows agreement with the international recommendations in large parts of the operative and medicinal procedures. In preoperative imaging for example, two‐plane radiographs are the standard. Similarly, the participants' approach to preoperative specimen collection, incubation time, and operative management (regarding one‐ or two‐stage approach to septic joint) reflects the recommendations. Deviations were particularly evident in the area of laboratory diagnostics, where the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is determined in only 17.1%, contrary to the recommendations. Whereas procalcitonin (PCT) and blood culture sampling takes place regularly. Clear differences emerges in the use of drains, which, contrary to the recommendations, are used very regularly (almost 70%). In this survey, the time intervals between the onset of infection symptoms and the start of therapy (prosthesis‐preserving therapy) is shown to be longer than recommended internationally. Conclusion In summary, however, the recommended approaches of the international groups in most respects are followed, a high willingness of respondents to collaborate with local infectious disease specialists demonstrates the complexity of the disease.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Salar O, Phillips J, Porter R. Diagnosis of knee prosthetic joint infection; aspiration and biopsy. Knee 2021; 30:249-253. [PMID: 33964686 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2020.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality following knee replacement surgery. The diagnosis can be challenging and is based on a combination of clinical suspicion, radiographic findings and also biochemical/ microbiological investigations. Our Aim was to review the role of aspiration and biopsy in the diagnosis of PJI in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). METHOD/RESULTS Aspirated synovial fluid should be analysed by direct culture, via blood culture bottles, EDTA bottles for cell count and 'point of care' testing such as leucocyte esterase or alpha defensin. Synovial WCC and PMN cell percentage are important steps in diagnosis of both acute and chronic PJI. A minimum of 5 deep samples using a 5 clean instrument technique should be obtained and sent for tissue culture done either blind or arthroscopic. Formal fluoroscopic guided interface biopsy has also been described with excellent results. In a recent series of 86 TKRs preoperative arthroscopic biopsy group had a sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 94.7%, positive predictive value of 87.4% and a negative predictive value of 100%. CONCLUSION In the presence of clinical suspicion with raised biomarkers, it is recommended that aspiration +/- biopsy with synovial fluid testing is performed. Direct culture and cell count are recommended. 'Point of care tests' such as Leucocyte Esterase testing should be considered. Duration of culture, including pathogen and host factors, should be discussed with a local microbiology/ID department in the context of a formal multi-disciplinary team.
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- Omer Salar
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospitals, Barrack Road, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospitals, Barrack Road, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom
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- Department of Microbiology, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospitals, Barrack Road, United Kingdom
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Premkumar A, Kolin DA, Farley KX, Wilson JM, McLawhorn AS, Cross MB, Sculco PK. Projected Economic Burden of Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip and Knee in the United States. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:1484-1489.e3. [PMID: 33422392 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 253] [Impact Index Per Article: 84.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In addition to the significant morbidity and mortality associated with periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), the cost of treating PJI is substantial. Prior high-quality national estimates of the economic burden of PJI utilize data up to 2009 to project PJI growth in the United States through 2020. Now in the year 2020, it is appropriate to evaluate these past projections and incorporate the latest available data to better understand the current scale and burden of PJI in the United States. METHODS The Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2002-2017) was used to identify rates and associated inpatient costs for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) and PJI-related revision TKA and THA. Poisson regression was utilized to model past growth and project future rates and cost of PJI of the hip and knee. RESULTS Using the most recent data, the combined annual hospital costs related to PJI of the hip and knee were estimated to be $1.85 billion by 2030. This includes $753.4 million for THA PJI and $1.1 billion for TKA PJI, in that year. Increases in PJI costs are mainly attributable to increases in volume. Although the growth in incidence of primary THA and TKA has slowed in recent years, the incidence of PJI and the cost per case of PJI remained relatively constant from 2002 to 2017. DISCUSSION Understanding the current and potential future financial burden of PJI for surgeons, patients, and healthcare systems is essential. There is an urgent need for efficacious preventive strategies in reducing rates of PJI after THA and TKA.
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- Ajay Premkumar
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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Rhee SM, Kim MS, Kim JD, Ro K, Ko YW, Rhee YG. Hematologic Expression After Shoulder Surgery: Normalization Curve of Serum Inflammatory Markers. Arthroscopy 2021; 37:71-82. [PMID: 32971139 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine the normalization curves of the serologic markers including white blood cell (WBC) count, WBC differential for segmented neutrophil (WBC seg.), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP) after elective shoulder surgery and to investigate the hematologic differences among different shoulder surgeries. METHODS Seventy-seven patients underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR, group A), 44 patients had open rotator cuff repair (group B), and 84 patients had shoulder arthroplasty (group C). Peak and normalization times of markers were determined at preoperatively, postoperative day (POD) 1 and 2 days, 1 and 2 weeks, 1, 2, 3, 6 months, and 1 year after surgery. The normal ranges of serologic markers were set to WBC 4000 to10,000/μL, WBC seg. 40% to 60%, ESR 0 to 20 mm/h, and CRP 0 to 0.8 mg/dL. RESULTS Groups reached peak mean WBC count and WBC seg. on POD 1; mean WBC count started decreasing on POD 2 but was within normal value afterwards. Mean WBC seg. decreased to normal value at 1 month postoperatively in group A and B and at 2 months postoperatively in group C. Mean ESR peaked at 2 weeks postoperatively and normalized after 1 month in groups A and B and 3 months in group C. Mean CRP levels peaked on POD 2 in all groups and normalized within 2 weeks postoperatively in groups A and B and 1 month postoperatively in Group C. Normalized values of WBC count, WBC seg., and ESR varied widely. In contrast, CRP showed a consistent undetectable median, upper and lower quartile values less than 0.5 after normalization. Mean serum ESR and CRP values at peak time were significantly greater in group C than in the other groups (P = .001). CONCLUSIONS The mean CRP levels were normalized at 2 weeks after rotator cuff repair and at 1 month after arthroplasties. Unlike the other serologic markers, CRP had consistent normalized values of median, upper and lower quartile afterwards. The peak levels of the inflammatory markers were greater and therefore normalized slower following more invasive surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, case control study.
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- Sung-Min Rhee
- Shoulder & Elbow Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Shoulder & Elbow Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea
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- Shoulder & Elbow Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Shoulder & Elbow Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Shoulder & Elbow Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Shoulder & Elbow Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Goyang-si, Korea.
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Brown M, Eseonu K, Rudge W, Warren S, Majed A, Bayley I, Higgs D, Falworth M. The management of infected shoulder arthroplasty by two-stage revision. Shoulder Elbow 2020; 12:70-80. [PMID: 33343718 PMCID: PMC7726183 DOI: 10.1177/1758573219841057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Revised: 12/24/2018] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND There remains no gold standard management for deep shoulder periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). This case series aims to present our experience of two-stage revision arthroplasty, including eradication of infection and reoperation rates. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed patients undergoing revision arthroplasty for shoulder PJI between 2006 and 2015. Cases were confirmed using Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) guidelines. TSA removal, debridement and irrigation preceded antibiotic-loaded cement spacer insertion and a minimum of six weeks intravenous antibiotics. Reimplantation was performed as a second stage following a negative aspirate. RESULTS Twenty-eight patients underwent a first stage procedure (mean age 69 years; 16 male, 12 female). Propionibacterium acnes, Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus and Staphylococcus epidermidis were the commonest microorganisms cultured. Five cases had mixed growths and six cases provided no growth. Three patients did not proceed to a second stage. Twenty-five patients underwent reimplantation (mean interval 6.7 months), with 80% remaining infection-free (mean follow-up 38.3 months). DISCUSSION Managing complex and late presentation shoulder PJI with two-stage revision is associated with high rates of infection eradication (80%). In the absence of a management consensus, our experience supports two-stage revision arthroplasty for eradicating infection in this complex patient group.
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- Matthew Brown
- Department of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK,Matthew Brown, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4LP, UK.
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- Department of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Department of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Department of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK,Department of Microbiology, Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London, UK,Department of Microbiology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Department of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Department of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Department of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Department of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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Jiao X, Li Z, An S, Huang J, Yang G, Zhao Y, Shen J, Chu Y, Yang CC, Cao G. An elderly female with adult-onset Still's disease initially misdiagnosed as prosthetic joint infection after total knee arthroplasty: lessons in differential diagnosis and treatment. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:512. [PMID: 33246419 PMCID: PMC7694938 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01925-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND High fever, knee swelling and pain after knee arthroplasty are often considered as symptoms of acute prosthetic joint infection. However, similar symptoms can also present as primary manifestations of adult-onset Still's disease, which creates some interference in differential diagnosis. To our knowledge, this is the first published case of misdiagnosis of adult Still's disease after total knee arthroplasty, who was initially misdiagnosed as an prosthetic joint infection due to the above-mentioned symptoms. The symptoms of the knee infection was not relieve after several revisions and continous antibiotic treatment. Finally, after several consultations and repeated evaluation it was diagnosed as adult-onset Still's disease. CASE PRESENTATION A 77-year-old female who underwent bilateral total knee arthroplasty 6 years ago was admitted to our hospital with high fever, right knee effusion and painful knee. Based on the results of joint fluid aspiration and culture, we treated the right knee as acute hematogenous prosthetic joint infection. After three debridement and revision surgeries, the patient's symptoms continued to persist. Subsequent manifestations of other symptoms such as typical rash and sore throat and laboratory examination suggested the possibility of adult-onset Still's disease. So she underwent diagnostic steroid hormone therapy at the recommendation of a rheumatologist, and a final revision was performed after symptom was controlled. At the one-year follow-up, the patient's symptoms completely resolved and the knee revision was functioning well. CONCLUSIONS When joint swelling and pain occurs after knee arthroplasty, the possibility of joint infection should not only be considered, but rheumatic autoimmune diseases should also be differentiated. Because the manifestations of joint infection and rheumatic immune disease sometimes overlap highly, when reasonable treatment over a period of time fails to relieve symptoms and signs, we should notice subtle differences in symptoms and laborotary tests and look for other diagnostic possibilities in time.
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- Xufeng Jiao
- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Colorado Joint Replacement, 2535 S Downing Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO, 80210, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100053, China.
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Alpha-Defensin versus Leukocyte Esterase in Periprosthetic Joint Infection: An Updated Meta-Analysis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:3704285. [PMID: 33294439 PMCID: PMC7688361 DOI: 10.1155/2020/3704285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication after arthroplasty. Prompt establishment of an infection diagnosis is critical but can be very challenging at present. In order to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of alpha-defensin or leukocyte esterase for PJI, we performed systematic research in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library to retrieve relevant studies. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed by two reviewers independently. A total of thirty-one eligible studies were finally included in the quantitative analysis. The pooled sensitivity and specificity of alpha-defensin (21 studies) for the diagnosis of PJI were 0.89 (95% confidence interval (CI), 0.83 to 0.93) and 0.96 (95% CI, 0.95 to 0.97), respectively. The value of the pooled diagnostic odds ratios (DOR) of alpha-defensin for PJI was 209.14 (95% CI, 97.31 to 449.50), and the area under the curve (AUC) was 0.98 (95% CI, 0.96 to 0.99). The pooled sensitivity and specificity of leukocyte esterase (17 studies) for the diagnosis of PJI were 0.90 (95% CI, 0.84 to 0.95) and 0.96 (95% CI, 0.93 to 0.97), respectively. The value of the DOR of leukocyte esterase for PJI was 203.23 (95% CI, 96.14 to 429.61), and the AUC was 0.98 (95% CI, 0.96 to 0.99). Based on the results of our meta-analysis, we can conclude that alpha-defensin and leukocyte esterase are valuable synovial fluid markers for identifying PJI with comparable high diagnostic accuracy.
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Yi PH, Della Valle CJ, Fishman EK, Fritz J. Imaging of Periprosthetic Fractures of the Hip and Knee. Semin Roentgenol 2020; 56:90-105. [PMID: 33422187 DOI: 10.1053/j.ro.2020.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Paul H Yi
- The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY..
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Anderson FL, Herndon CL, Lakra A, Geller JA, Cooper HJ, Shah RP. Polyester Mesh Dressings Reduce Delayed Wound Healing and Reoperations Compared with Silver-Impregnated Occlusive Dressings after Knee Arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today 2020; 6:350-353. [PMID: 32566715 PMCID: PMC7298533 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2020.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background New dressings aimed at reducing surgical wound complications after knee arthroplasty continue to evolve. We compared wound complications and reoperations between 2 dressings: 2-octyl cyanoacrylate adhesive and polyester mesh (Dermabond® Prineo®, “mesh”) and silver-impregnated occlusive dressings and n-butyl-2-cyancacrylate adhesive (AQUACEL® Ag SURGICAL cover dressing with SwiftSet™, “standard"). Methods This retrospective cohort study reviewed 353 consecutive partial and total knee arthroplasties performed by a single surgeon; 6 were excluded for not using either dressing type. Thus, 347 cases were separated into 2 cohorts: mesh (n = 176) and standard dressing (n = 171). Demographics and risk factors were similar, except for age. Surgical and closure techniques were consistent in all patients. Delayed wound healing was assessed by the surgeon at the 2-week office visit for drainage, suture abscess, or wound edge separation. Secondary outcome measures include infection, office-based closure, and return to the operating room for reclosure. Results There were 2 instances of delayed wound healing in the mesh group and 16 in the standard dressing group (1.14% vs 9.36%, P ≤ .0001). There were significantly fewer reoperations in the mesh group than in the standard group (0 vs 2.33%, P = .04). There were no infections or office-based closures. Conclusion Mesh dressings were associated with fewer episodes of delayed wound healing and reoperations than the standard dressing. A possible mechanism may be that this brand of mesh distributes wound tension more evenly. In addition, because it remains in place longer during the immediate postoperative period, it may work via prolonged wound edge support.
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- Forrest L Anderson
- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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Torchia MT, Amakiri I, Werth P, Moschetti W. Characterization of native knee microorganisms using next-generation sequencing in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty. Knee 2020; 27:1113-1119. [PMID: 31926670 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2019.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Next-generation sequencing (NGS) offers improved sensitivity compared to culture-based methods for identifying organisms from synovial joints. It remains unclear whether native microorganisms exist in a joint, and positive NGS results may be interpreted as pathologic when in fact they may represent this native microbiome. The purpose of this study was to characterize the native knee microorganism profile in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS Forty consecutive patients with osteoarthritis undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty were enrolled prospectively. During TKA surgery but prior to arthrotomy, the native knee was aspirated and the fluid was sent for NGS analysis. Immediately after arthrotomy, four separate tissue samples were also sent for NGS analysis. All microbes identified by NGS were recorded. RESULTS Twelve out of forty patients (30%) had at least one positive organism identified by NGS from their native knee. Of those with positive NGS results, 9/12 (75%) had more than one organism identified (range two to 11). There were no significant differences in demographics, comorbidities, or incidence of prior knee injections between the two groups. There were 48 unique organisms identified from all patients, and the average number of organisms identified by NGS was 4.6 per patient. Four sterile water controls were all negative for organisms. CONCLUSION A proportion of patients with osteoarthritis undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty have organisms identified in their joint by NGS at the time of surgery. Organisms identified after TKA by NGS when concern for periprosthetic joint infection exists may represent the native microbiome rather than pathogenic microbes.
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- Michael T Torchia
- Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, 1 Rope Ferry Road, Hanover, NH 03755, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA; Department of Orthopaedics, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, 1 Rope Ferry Road, Hanover, NH 03755, USA
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Kalbian I, Park JW, Goswami K, Lee YK, Parvizi J, Koo KH. Culture-negative periprosthetic joint infection: prevalence, aetiology, evaluation, recommendations, and treatment. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2020; 44:1255-1261. [DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04627-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Sprowls GR, Allen BC, Wilson TJ, Pruszynski JE, Hammonds KAP. Predictive value of lateral soft tissue thickness for complications after total hip arthroplasty with a lateral incision. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) 2020; 33:336-341. [PMID: 32675949 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2020.1753455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between soft tissue thickness lateral to the greater trochanter, as measured on anteroposterior pelvis radiograph, and postoperative complications following primary total hip arthroplasty. A retrospective review of 1110 consecutive patients treated at a single institution from 2003 to 2011 was conducted. Postoperative complications were divided into surgical site infections, deep wound infections, noninfectious surgical complications, need for revision surgery, and medical complications. Lateral soft tissue thickness (LSTT) was measured as the horizontal distance from the most lateral point on the greater trochanter to the skin edge obtained from anteroposterior hip radiographs. Among the 1110 study patients, 19.19% had a postoperative complication, with a deep infection rate of 3.42%. Of the previously identified risk factors, increased LSTT and body mass index were both associated with surgical site infection and deep infection, and LSTT was associated with revision surgery. An LSTT value of >5 cm was predictive of surgical site infection, deep infection, and revision surgery. This easily obtainable radiographic measurement, along with clinical examination near the operative site, might prove helpful in making preoperative risk assessments.
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- Gregory R Sprowls
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White HealthTempleTexas.,College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science CenterTempleTexas
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White HealthTempleTexas.,College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science CenterTempleTexas
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White HealthTempleTexas.,College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science CenterTempleTexas
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Kildow BJ, Della-Valle CJ, Springer BD. Single vs 2-Stage Revision for the Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infection. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:S24-S30. [PMID: 32046827 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.10.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most devastating complications following total joint arthroplasty, accounting for a projected 10,000 revision surgeries per year by 2030. Chronic PJI is complicated by the presence of bacterial biofilm, requiring removal of components, thorough debridement, and administration of antibiotics for effective eradication. Chronic PJI is currently managed with single-stage or 2-stage revision surgery. To date, there are no randomized, prospective studies available evaluating eradication rates and functional outcomes between the 2 techniques. In this review, both treatment options are described with the most current literature to guide effective surgical decision-making that is cost-effective while decreasing patient morbidity.
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- Beau J Kildow
- OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Sebastian S, Dhawan B, Malhotra R, Gautam D, Kapil A. Salmonella typhimurium infection in total knee arthroplasty: A case report with review of literature. J Lab Physicians 2020; 9:217-219. [PMID: 28706395 PMCID: PMC5496303 DOI: 10.4103/0974-2727.208254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Salmonella enterica serotype Typhimurium is a rare cause of prosthetic joint infection (PJI). The recognized predisposing risk factors for Salmonella septic arthritis include diabetes mellitus, renal failure, human immunodeficiency virus infection and chronic corticosteroid use. We describe a case of PJI of the knee in a 74-year-old lady who was on antitubercular treatment. The patient presented with discharging sinus and raised inflammatory markers. She was successfully treated by the removal of prosthesis and debridement followed by ciprofloxacin therapy for 6 weeks. This case report highlights the potential virulence of Salmonella in immunocompromised patient with a joint prosthesis. Continuous monitoring and close collaboration of microbiologists and orthopedicians helped obtain the resolution of infection in our patient.
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- Sujeesh Sebastian
- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Wang HY, Zhang Md R, Luo ZY, Wang Md PhD D, Pei FX, Tang X, Zhou ZK. One-Stage Arthroplasty or Revision for Seronegative Infections in Hip and Knee. Orthop Surg 2019; 12:38-49. [PMID: 31788965 PMCID: PMC7031574 DOI: 10.1111/os.12545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective To assess the safety and effectiveness of one‐stage total joint arthroplasty (TJA) or revision for seronegative infections after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods This retrospective study included a total of 495 patients who had undergone one‐stage total joint (hip or knee) arthroplasty or revision with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis secondary to sepsis, osteoarthritis or osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) secondary to internal fixation surgery of the hip joint, and one‐stage revision for prosthesis loosening after THA or TKA from January 2012 to December 2016. Bacterial cultures were taken from all patients (from joint fluid or articular cavity fluid and four to six different parts of soft tissues) during the operation. If the cultures were positive, patients received antibiotic treatment. Microbiology results from surgical samples, clinical evaluations, SF‐12 score (physical component summary [PCS] and mental component summary [MCS]), Harris hip score (HHS) or Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) score, and patients' satisfaction was recorded at every follow‐up session. Results A total of 24 patients had a positive result for bacterial culture (4.85%). The bacterial culture results showed that there were 19 cases (79.16%) of gram‐positive cocci (Staphylococcus aureus), 4 cases (16.67%) of gram‐negative bacilli, and 1 case (4.17%) of fungi. For at least 24 months (mean 35 months) follow‐up, no reinfection was discovered. The mean HHS or HSS score improved significantly from 36.29 points preoperatively to 84.21 points postoperatively (P < 0.001). The mean PCS score improved from 10.15 preoperatively to 20.34 postoperatively, and the mean MCS from 13.22 preoperatively to 21.76 postoperatively, with significant differences. Most of the patients were satisfied. Conclusion One‐stage arthroplasty or revision with exhaustive debridement, adequate dosage, and duration of sensitive antibiotics is safe and effective for patients who have seronegative infection of hip or knee joints.
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- Hao-Yang Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Rehabilitation Medicine Center, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Sebastian S, Malhotra R, Dhawan B, Sreenivas V, Kapil A, Chaudhry R. Sonication of antibiotic loaded cement spacers: A valuable technique for detection of infection persistence in two-stage revision for infected joint arthroplasty. Indian J Med Microbiol 2019; 37:99-101. [PMID: 31424017 DOI: 10.4103/ijmm.ijmm_18_313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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We evaluated the diagnostic utility of sonication of antibiotic loaded cement spacers comparing with periprosthetic tissue cultures for the detection of persisting infection in 14 patients undergoing staged procedures. Sonication improved microbial detection of intraoperative cultures from 14.2% to 28.5% (P = 0.481). Routine sonication of spacers is recommended.
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- Sujeesh Sebastian
- Department of Microbiology, All Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Gomes LSM. Early Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip-Current Status, Advances, and Perspectives. Rev Bras Ortop 2019; 54:368-376. [PMID: 31435100 PMCID: PMC6701967 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1693138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) has devastating consequences on joint function and the morbidity and mortality rate of patients who are victims of this serious complication. Although early diagnosis is one of the consensuses with well-established importance, routine workup is still conducted on an empirical, inconsistent, and nonobjective basis in many centers around the world. The present article seeks to contextualize the current state of knowledge about the early diagnosis of PJIs, as well as to discuss the advances and perspectives, within a scenario of its routine use by the healthcare team responsible for managing this dreaded complication.
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- Luiz Sérgio Marcelino Gomes
- Faculdade de Medicina de Uberaba, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brasil.,Centro de Estudos do Serviço de Cirurgia e Reabilitação Ortopédico-Traumatológica de Batatais, Batatais, SP, Brasil
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Next-Generation Sequencing vs Culture-Based Methods for Diagnosing Periprosthetic Joint Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:1333-1341. [PMID: 31005439 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Revised: 02/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total knee arthroplasty is challenging to diagnose. Compared with culture-based techniques, next-generation sequencing (NGS) is more sensitive for identifying organisms but is also less specific and more expensive. To date, there has been no study comparing the cost-effectiveness of these two methods to diagnose PJI after total knee arthroplasty. METHODS A Markov, state-transition model projecting lifetime costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) was constructed to determine the cost-effectiveness from a societal perspective. The primary outcome was incremental cost-effectiveness ratio, with a willingness-to-pay threshold of $100,000/QALY. Sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate parameter assumptions. RESULTS At our base case values, culture was not determined to be cost-effective compared to NGS, with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of $422,784 per QALY. One-way sensitivity analyses found NGS to be the cost-effective choice above a pretest probability of 45.5% for PJI. In addition, NGS was cost-effective if its sensitivity was greater than 70.0% and its specificity greater than 94.1%. Two-way sensitivity analyses revealed that the pretest probability and test performance parameters (sensitivity and specificity) were the largest factors for identifying whether a particular strategy was cost-effective. CONCLUSION The results of our model suggest that the cost-effectiveness of NGS to diagnose PJI depends primarily on the pretest probability of PJI and the performance characteristics of the NGS technology. Our results are consistent with the idea that NGS should be reserved for clinical contexts with a high pretest probability of PJI. Further study is required to determine the indications and subgroups for which NGS offers clinical benefit.
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Shohat N, Goswami K, Tan TL, Henstenburg B, Makar G, Rondon AJ, Parvizi J. Fever and Erythema are Specific Findings in Detecting Infection Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Bone Jt Infect 2019; 4:92-98. [PMID: 31011514 PMCID: PMC6470654 DOI: 10.7150/jbji.30088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Current diagnostic modalities are based almost exclusively on laboratory findings and the role of clinical presentation remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine the diagnostic value of clinical presentation in detecting periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). This study evaluated 279 patients undergoing revision surgery for failed total knee arthroplasty (TKA) between 2001-2016. Patients were classified as undergoing septic revisions based on major MSIS criteria. Aseptic revisions were defined as cases of single stage revision that did not have suspected PJI, fulfill MSIS criteria, or subsequently fail within one year of follow-up. Clinical presentation included pain, fever, presence of joint effusion or erythema, and reduced range of motion. Serum and synovial laboratory markers were also evaluated. The diagnostic value of each test was assessed and a Fagan's nomogram was constructed. A subset of MSIS-negative patients was used to demonstrate the value of various clinical presentations in detecting PJI. Post-test probability for infection was calculated taking into account clinical presentation together with serum and synovial markers. Our results show that fever and erythema are the most important signs for diagnosing PJI with a positive likelihood ratio (LR) of 10.78 and 8.08, respectively. Effusion had a LR of 2.42. Pain and reduced ROM were not as strongly correlated with PJI diagnosis; LR was 1.02 and 1.51. Of the 35 MSIS-negative patients treated for PJI, 33 had a post-test probability of infection greater than 90% when taking clinical presentation into account. Clinical presentation should be used to guide which future diagnostic tests should be ordered and in the interpretation of their results. Our results indicate that pain, fever, presence of joint effusion or erythema, and reduced range of motion should prompt further workup for infection. We propose a nomogram that may be used in interoperating their individual weight together with laboratory findings. Fever and erythema are highly specific findings in patients with PJI and future studies should assess whether they may be added as minor criteria to current definitions for infection.
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- Noam Shohat
- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Barrack R, Bhimani S, Blevins JL, Blevins K, Demetres M, Figgie M, Fillingham Y, Goodman S, Huddleston J, Kahlenberg C, Lautenbach C, Lin J, Lonner J, Lynch M, Malkani A, Martin L, Mirza S, Rahim Najjad MK, Penna S, Richardson S, Sculco P, Shahi A, Szymonifka J, Wang Q. General Assembly, Diagnosis, Laboratory Test: Proceedings of International Consensus on Orthopedic Infections. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:S187-S195. [PMID: 30348554 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.09.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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General Assembly, Diagnosis, Pathogen Isolation: Proceedings of International Consensus on Orthopedic Infections. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:S207-S214. [PMID: 30348573 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.09.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Sebastian S, Malhotra R, Sreenivas V, Kapil A, Chaudhry R, Dhawan B. A Clinico-Microbiological Study of Prosthetic Joint Infections in an Indian Tertiary Care Hospital: Role of Universal 16S rRNA Gene Polymerase Chain Reaction and Sequencing in Diagnosis. Indian J Orthop 2019; 53:646-654. [PMID: 31488935 PMCID: PMC6699216 DOI: 10.4103/ortho.ijortho_551_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND We determined the magnitude and clinico-microbiological profile of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) at a tertiary hospital. The diagnostic potential of 16S rRNA gene polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing on periprosthetic tissue samples was evaluated for the diagnosis of PJI. MATERIALS AND METHODS This ambispective cohort study consisted of patients who underwent primary or revision hip or knee arthroplasty from June 2013 to June 2017. The patients were classified as either infected or noninfected according to criteria set out by the musculoskeletal infection society (MSIS). Three to five periprosthetic tissue samples were collected from each patient for culture and 16S rRNA gene PCR sequencing. RESULTS Hundred and six patients were diagnosed to have PJI as per the MSIS Criteria. The cumulative incidence of PJI at our Institute at the end of 36 months was 1.1% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.59-2.91). Microorganisms were isolated by periprosthetic tissue culture (PTC) in 84 patients (sensitivity: 79% and specificity: 100%). Gram-negative aerobes were most frequently isolated (61%). Polymicrobial infections were present in 8.3% of cases. The most common infecting microorganism was Staphylococcus aureus (19.5%). Multidrug resistance and methicillin resistance were noted in 54% and 34% of bacterial isolates, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of 16S rRNA PCR of periprosthetic tissue was 86% (95% CI: 74.9-89.9) and 100% (95% CI: 94.7-100), respectively. Periprosthetic tissue 16S rRNA PCR was more sensitive than PTC (P = 0.008), although both were 100% specific (P = 0.99). CONCLUSIONS The incidence of PJI at our Institute compares well with other published reports. Contrary to previous reports, a predominance of Gram-negative PJI's was found. The preponderance of multidrug-resistant organisms in PJI's is worrisome. The high sensitivity and specificity of the 16S PCR assay used in our study support its use in culture-negative PJI suspected cases.
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- Sujeesh Sebastian
- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Benu Dhawan, Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi - 110 029, India. E-mail:
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Manet R, Ferry T, Castelain JE, Pardey Bracho G, Freitas-Olim E, Grando J, Barrey C. Relevance of Modified Debridement-Irrigation, Antibiotic Therapy and Implant Retention Protocol for the Management of Surgical Site Infections: A Series of 1694 Instrumented Spinal Surgery. J Bone Jt Infect 2018; 3:266-272. [PMID: 30662819 PMCID: PMC6328300 DOI: 10.7150/jbji.28765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Introduction: Management of surgical site infections (SSI) after
instrumented spinal surgery remains controversial. The debridement-irrigation, antibiotic
therapy and implant retention protocol (DAIR protocol) is safe and effective to treat deep
SSI occurring within the 3 months after instrumented spinal surgery. Methods: This retrospective study describes the outcomes of patients treated
over a period of 42 months for deep SSI after instrumented spinal surgery according to a
modified DAIR protocol. Results: Among 1694 instrumented surgical procedures, deep SSI occurred in
46 patients (2.7%): 41 patients (89%) experienced early SSI (< 1 month), 3 (7%)
delayed SSI (from 1 to 3 months), and 2 (4%) late SSI (> 3months). A total of 37
patients had a minimum 1 year of follow-up; among these the modified DAIR protocol was
effective in 28 patients (76%) and failed (need for new surgery for persistent signs of
SSI beyond 7 days) in 9 patients (24%). Early second-look surgery (≤ 7days) for
iterative debridement was performed in 3 patients, who were included in the cured group.
Among the 9 patients in whom the modified DAIR protocol failed, none had early second-look
surgery; 3 (33%) recovered and were cured at 1 year follow-up, and 6 (66%) relapsed.
Overall, among patients with SSI and a minimum 1 year follow-up, the modified DAIR
protocol led to healing in 31/37 (84%) patients. Conclusions: The present study supports the effectiveness of a modified DAIR
protocol in deep SSI occurring within the 3 months after instrumented spinal surgery. An
early second-look surgery for iterative debridement could increase the success rate of
this treatment.
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- Romain Manet
- Department of Neurosurgery B, Hôpital Pierre Wertheimer, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.,Department of Neurosurgery, Clinique Mutualiste Chirurgicale, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.,University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France.,Regional reference center for complex bone and joint infections (CRIOAc Lyon), Hospices Civils de Lyon, France.,International research center in infectiology, CIRI, Inserm U1111, CNRS UMR5308, ENS de Lyon, UCBL1, Lyon, France
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hôpital Pierre Wertheimer, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hôpital Pierre Wertheimer, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hôpital Pierre Wertheimer, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Infectious Diseases Prevention, Hôpital Pierre Wertheimer, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France.,Regional reference center for complex bone and joint infections (CRIOAc Lyon), Hospices Civils de Lyon, France.,Department of Spine Surgery, Hôpital Pierre Wertheimer, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.,Laboratory of Biomechanics, Arts et Metiers Paristech, Paris, France
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Kheir MM, Tan TL, Shohat N, Foltz C, Parvizi J. Routine Diagnostic Tests for Periprosthetic Joint Infection Demonstrate a High False-Negative Rate and Are Influenced by the Infecting Organism. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2018; 100:2057-2065. [PMID: 30516629 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.17.01429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Current guidelines recommend serum erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) as the first-line testing for evaluation of suspected periprosthetic joint infection, in addition to synovial white blood-cell (WBC) count and polymorphonuclear percentage. However, the sensitivity and other diagnostic measures of these tests using a standardized definition of periprosthetic joint infection and the influence of organisms on these inflammatory markers remain inadequately investigated. METHODS A retrospective review of an institutional database of 549 periprosthetic joint infection cases and 653 aseptic total joint arthroplasty revisions was performed. Periprosthetic joint infection was defined using major criteria from the International Consensus Meeting (ICM) on Periprosthetic Joint Infection. The mean inflammatory marker levels were compared among organisms with Student t tests and the proportions of elevated laboratory levels were compared among organisms with chi-square analyses. Receiver operating characteristic curve analyses were performed to calculate new cutoffs, sensitivities, and specificities for each organism and overall for serum CRP and ESR and synovial WBC and polymorphonuclear percentage. RESULTS The sensitivity of these markers for diagnosing chronic periprosthetic joint infection was 0.85 for ESR, 0.88 for CRP, 0.83 for WBC count, and 0.78 for polymorphonuclear percentage. For ESR, antibiotic-resistant organisms had higher mean values (84.3 mm/hr) than culture-negative cases (57.4 mm/hr), coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (68.3 mm/hr), and Streptococcus species (66.1 mm/hr); Staphylococcus aureus (81.0 mm/hr) was higher than culture-negative cases (57.4 mm/hr). For CRP, culture-negative cases had lower mean values (41.0 mg/L) than gram-negative organisms (87.4 mg/L), antibiotic-resistant organisms (86.0 mg/L), S. aureus (112.2 mg/L), and Streptococcus species (114.6 mg/L); S. aureus (112.2 mg/L) was higher than coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (66.0 mg/L). For WBC count, culture-negative cases had lower mean values (27,984.5 cells/mL) than S. aureus (116,250.0 cells/mL) and Streptococcus species (77,933.7 cells/mL). For polymorphonuclear percentage, there were no significant differences in mean values among all organisms. CONCLUSIONS It appears that serological markers, namely ESR and CRP, have a higher false-negative rate than previously reported. Synovial markers similarly exhibit high false-negative rates. Furthermore, the sensitivity of these tests appears to be related to organism type. Surgeons should be aware of the high rate of false-negatives associated with low-virulence organisms and culture-negative cases. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Diagnostic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Michael M Kheir
- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Shohat N, Goswami K, Fillingham Y, Tan TL, Calkins T, Della Valle CJ, George J, Higuera C, Parvizi J. Diagnosing Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Inflammatory Arthritis: Assumption Is the Enemy of True Understanding. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:3561-3566. [PMID: 30100134 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Revised: 06/30/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite concern over the interpretation of serum and synovial fluid tests to screen and diagnose periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in patients with inflammatory arthritis, only a single study has investigated this area. We aimed to assess accuracy of clinical and laboratory markers for PJI diagnosis in the context of underlying inflammatory arthritis. METHODS This multicenter study was conducted on total joint arthroplasty patients at 3 different centers between 2001 and 2016. PJI was defined based on Musculoskeletal Infection Society criteria. Acute PJI cases were excluded. Patients operated for a diagnosis other than infection, who did not subsequently fail at 1-year follow-up, were considered aseptic revisions. Serum C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate, synovial white blood cell and differential, as well as alpha-defensin and results of frozen section were documented. RESULTS In total, 1220 patients undergoing revision total joint arthroplasty (567 PJI, 653 aseptic) were included. Fifty-five septic patients and 61 in the aseptic group had inflammatory arthritis. Although mean levels of serum C-reactive protein and synovial white blood cell in inflammatory arthritis patients were significantly higher compared to patients without inflammatory arthritis, there were no significant differences in PJI patients. The thresholds associated with increased risk for PJI in patients with and without inflammatory arthritis were similar and closely resembled traditional cut-points. CONCLUSION We demonstrate higher baseline immune upregulation in aseptic revision cases with inflammatory arthritis, but no significant differences are seen for PJI. Conventional PJI thresholds for serum and synovial diagnostic markers should be adhered to. Assumptions about inflammatory arthritis patients needing differential diagnostic protocols should be avoided.
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- Noam Shohat
- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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