Search for other papers by Maria Beatriz Quaresma in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by José Portela in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Joaquim Soares do Brito in
Google Scholar
PubMed
. 7 However, we must stress that any joint can be affected and patients are frequently misdiagnosed with rheumatologic diseases, bleeding disorders or septic arthritis. 5 Given the low incidence of these tumours, and their different biological
Search for other papers by Andreas F. Mavrogenis in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Panayiotis D. Megaloikonomos in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Vasileios G. Igoumenou in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Georgios N. Panagopoulos in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Efthymia Giannitsioti in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Antonios Papadopoulos in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos in
Google Scholar
PubMed
begins when bacteria reach the metaphyseal vascular arcades, whereas the intervertebral disc is destroyed by the release of bacterial proteolytic enzymes, a process similar to cartilage destruction in septic arthritis. On the other hand, TB infection
Search for other papers by Jun Zhang in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Erhu Li in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Yuan Zhang in
Google Scholar
PubMed
) frequently caused by septic or aseptic loosening, instability, polyethylene (PE) wear, and osteolysis. Projected estimates made for the United States showed that the demand for rTKA will likely increase by 601% by 2030 from the base level in 2005 ( 2 ), and a
Centre of Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine (CORE), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI)-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Balkan Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
Search for other papers by Vasileios F Pegios in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Centre of Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine (CORE), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI)-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Balkan Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
Search for other papers by Eustathios Kenanidis in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
Search for other papers by Stavros Tsotsolis in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Centre of Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine (CORE), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI)-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Balkan Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
Search for other papers by Michael Potoupnis in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Centre of Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine (CORE), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI)-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Balkan Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
Search for other papers by Eleftherios Tsiridis in
Google Scholar
PubMed
( 3 , 4 ). The proper implants’ osseointegration is vital for a long-lasting THA, depending on multiple peri- and post- operative factors ( 5 ). Hip dysplasia, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, younger age and male sex have been linked with
Search for other papers by E. Carlos Rodríguez-Merchán in
Google Scholar
PubMed
antidislocation design. 24 In 2008, Mavrodontidis et al indicated the procedure in cases of serious axial deformity and collateral ligament deficiency and in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. 25 In 2009, Guenoun et al stated that this prosthesis should
Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Madrid, Spain
Search for other papers by Elena Gálvez-Sirvent in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Aitor Ibarzábal-Gil in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Osteoarticular Surgery Research, Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research – IdiPAZ (La Paz University Hospital – Autonomous University of Madrid), Madrid, Spain
Search for other papers by E Carlos Rodríguez-Merchán in
Google Scholar
PubMed
plateau fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation; seven of eight (87.5%) knees became infected ( 54 ). In 2004, Barei et al . reported an 8.4% rate of deep wound infections. Of the infected patients, 3.6% had associated septic arthritis
Search for other papers by Habeeb Bishi in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Joshua B V Smith in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Vipin Asopa in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Richard E Field in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Chao Wang in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by David H Sochart in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Introduction Total hip replacement has been the definitive form of treatment for end-stage hip arthritis for several decades and offers significant benefit to these patients by alleviating their pain and improving their mobility. The goal of
Search for other papers by Thorsten Gehrke in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Mustafa Citak in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Mustafa Akkaya in
Google Scholar
PubMed
extremely complex and demands extensive expertise, especially in treating high-risk groups such as women, individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, and patients with a history of radiation therapy to the pelvis ( 3 , 4 ). Due to the continuously increasing
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Search for other papers by Izaäk F. Kodde in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Jetske Viveen in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Bertram The in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by Roger P. van Riet in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Search for other papers by Denise Eygendaal in
Google Scholar
PubMed
failure based on septic or aseptic failure of implant fixation. The latter may be the case in late loosening of the prosthesis, capitellar erosion or progressive posttraumatic arthritis. A history of wound healing problems may suggest an infection, whereas
Search for other papers by Carlos A. Encinas-Ullán in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by José M. Martínez-Diez in
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by E. Carlos Rodríguez-Merchán in
Google Scholar
PubMed
cortical bone with the pins, which may cause neurovascular lesions. (6) Failure to perform a CT scan to better study the fracture after stabilizing it with an EF. (7) Pins penetrating the joint (which increases the risk of septic arthritis) or
