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Mashup Score: 41
Abstract. Background: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total joint arthroplasty is a serious complication associated with significant morbidity. While Gram-positive cocci are the predominant causative organisms, PJIs caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) have been reported, albeit at a lower frequency. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics and management of PJI caused by RGM. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted using an institutional PJI database to identify patients diagnosed with PJI due to RGM from January 2010 to December 2021. Clinical data, including demographics, symptoms, comorbidity information, laboratory parameters, surgical procedures, medical treatment and outcomes, were collected and analyzed. Results: A total of eight patients were identified with PJI caused by RGM during the study period. The median age was 66 years old, and most cases occurred in patients with total knee arthroplasty (n=6). The isolated RGM species included
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Mashup Score: 1
Abstract. Introduction: Guidelines and consensus statements do not support routine preoperative testing for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) prior to elective arthroplasty. Despite this, urine testing remains commonplace in orthopaedic practice. This mixed methods stepwise quality improvement project aimed to develop and implement a guideline to reduce unnecessary preoperative testing for asymptomatic bacteriuria prior to elective arthroplasty within a single centre. Methods: Step 1 – description of current practice in preoperative urine testing prior to arthroplasty within a single centre; Step 2 – examination of the association between preoperative urine culture and pathogens causing prosthetic joint infection (PJI); Step 3 – co-design of a guideline to reduce unnecessary preoperative testing for asymptomatic bacteriuria prior to elective arthroplasty; Step 4 – implementation of a sustainable guideline to reduce unnecessary preoperative testing for asymptomatic bacteriuria prior to ele
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Mashup Score: 1Sex-specific analysis of clinical features and outcomes in staphylococcal periprosthetic joint infections managed with two-stage exchange arthroplasty - 11 month(s) ago
Abstract. Background: Differences in susceptibility and response to infection between males and females are well established. Despite this, sex-specific analyses are under-reported in the medical literature, and there is a paucity of literature looking at differences between male and female patients with periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Whether there are sex-specific differences…
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Publication Alert Is there any sex difference in the outcomes of prosthetic joint infections due to Staphylococcus treated with two-stage exchange? #OrthoID #PJI @MDTande @GinaSuhMD @MayoOrthoRes @KevinPerryMD https://t.co/xL5hLLparu https://t.co/U3mmGsgyTk
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Mashup Score: 2Diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis - 2 year(s) ago
Abstract. Native vertebral osteomyelitis (NVO) is a potentially fatal infection which has seen a gradual increase in its incidence over the past decades. The infection is insidious, presenting with symptoms of back pain. Fever is present in about 60 % of patients. Prompt diagnosis of NVO is important to prevent the development of…
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#ScholarlySunday features the work of ID research trainee in #OrthoID Dr. @JulianMaamari assisted by our fellow Dr @geno_md on the topic: diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis. Here is a link to read their up to date review of this topic. @MDTande @DocElie https://t.co/PP6mDPTnqw https://t.co/p36TNjd2lW
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Mashup Score: 4Diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis - 2 year(s) ago
Abstract. Native vertebral osteomyelitis (NVO) is a potentially fatal infection which has seen a gradual increase in its incidence over the past decades. The infection is insidious, presenting with symptoms of back pain. Fever is present in about 60 % of patients. Prompt diagnosis of NVO is important to prevent the development of…
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RT @JBoneJtInfect: New review: Diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis https://t.co/QhkSmtdQ0E
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Mashup Score: 1JBJI - Safety and tolerability of liquid amikacin in antibiotic-loaded bone cement – a case series - 3 year(s) ago
Brief report 26 Apr 2021 Brief report | 26 Apr 2021 Safety and tolerability of liquid amikacin in antibiotic-loaded bone cement – a case series Don Bambino Geno Tai1, Nathan J….
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Amikacin in bone cement is an option as adjuvant Rx for NTM MSK infections. The powdered formulation is preferred; liquid formulations reduce biochemical strength. Here, @Geno_MD reports the use of liquid amikacin. Learn more here: https://t.co/Ggu3bo7wkC
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Publication Alert Case series of periprosthetic joint infection due to rapidly growing mycobacteria These NTM infections are some of the most difficult to treat! This case series describes their clinical course and outcomes. @omarabusaleh15 @MDTande https://t.co/YsoU9f6EAT