Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication occurring in 1% to 2% of primary
arthroplasties, which is associated with high morbidity and need for complex …

Knee replacement surgery is one of the most commonly done and cost-effective
musculoskeletal surgical procedures. The numbers of cases done continue to grow …

Musculoskeletal infections (MSKI) remain the bane of orthopedic surgery, and result in
grievous illness and inordinate costs that threaten healthcare systems. As prevention …

This extended classification of joint implant related pathology is a practical histopathologic
classification based on defined morphological criteria covering the complete spectrum of …

This review article summarizes the recent advances in pathogenic mechanisms and novel
therapeutic strategies for osteomyelitis, covering both periprosthetic joint infections and …

Abstract Purpose of Review Despite significant progress in recent years, the diagnosis of
periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a challenge and no gold standard test exists. A …

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most feared and challenging complications
following total knee arthroplasty. We provide a detailed description of our current …

Background Misconceptions and errors in the management of periprosthetic joint infection
(PJI) can compromise the treatment success. The goal of this paper is to systematically …

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) recently published guidelines for the prevention of surgical site infection. The WHO …

Background: Culture-negative periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a challenging condition to
treat. The most appropriate management of culture-negative PJI is not known, and there is …