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Titanium (Ti) has been widely used for manufacturing of bone implants because of its
mechanical properties, biological compatibility, and favorable corrosion resistance in …

Background We sought to understand the mortality rate of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)
of the hip undergoing 2-stage revision for infection. Methods Database search, yielding 23 …

Aims The aim of this study was to estimate the 90-day periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) rates
following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteoarthritis (OA) …

The rapid spread and uncontrollable evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria have already
become urgent global to treat bacterial infections. Sonodynamic therapy (SDT), a …

Abstract Background The Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) is a validated geriatric
comorbidity measure derived from routinely collected administrative data. The purpose of …

Background Although 2-stage exchange arthroplasty is the preferred surgical treatment for
periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in the United States, little is known about the risk of …

Background: Recent surgical site infection prevention guidelines recommend that no
additional prophylactic antibiotics be administered after the surgical incision is closed in …

Background The purpose of this randomized, controlled trial is to determine whether dilute
betadine lavage compared to normal saline lavage reduces the rate of acute postoperative …

Background Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total hip replacement (THR) surgery is a
serious complication that negatively impacts patients' lives and is financially burdensome for …