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Introduction Periprosthetic joint infection is a rare, but devastating complication after total joint replacement. Because of the growing numbers of arthroplasty procedures in general, the trend to operate on older patients with high co
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outcomes in bituberosity fractures (Schatzker V, VI) than in Schatzker I–IV fractures ( 16 ). The authors also observed a high rate of complications after surgical treatment (19%), with the most frequent being infection. Over the years, these complications
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One of the most challenging complications leading to significant morbidity after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), with an infection rate of up to 2% after primary TKA and almost 10% for revision TKA. 1 – 4
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a rise in the incidence of revision TKA. In the current literature, the most common reasons for revision TKA are aseptic loosening, usually as a result of wear, and infection. 2 , 5 - 8 These, together with instability and stiffness, account for
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mechanical effect ( 12 ). Screw penetration due to malposition or secondary collapse may lead to secondary damage of the joint and stiffness ( 13 ). Stiffness due to infection Infection should always be considered. Low-grade infections can be hard to
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strength in all patients was 93% of the contralateral hand. This study did not report any infections, non-union or rotational deformities. No cases of complex regional pain syndrome were reported. One patient underwent screw removal because of proximal
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Introduction Septic arthritis (SA) is an intra-articular infection caused by purulent bacteria that most commonly affects the knee joint (45%), followed by the hip (15%) ( 1 ). SA presents as local redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the
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higher risk of haematogenous spread of bacteria, ultimately leading to prosthetic joint infections (PJI). For patients who received a kidney transplant, there is an increased risk of infection and implant loosening. This increased risk can be attributed
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tuberculosis 11 , 12 which can all mimic a primary neoplasm. Perhaps the most common lesion-mimicking bone tumour or infection is a stress fracture. 13 Similarly, many sarcomata, particularly Ewing’s sarcoma, are well documented to mimic infection
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The estimated mortality rate due to complications of bacterial arthritis is about 11%. Since bacterial sepsis can rapidly destroy the hip joint, prompt diagnosis and treatment are pivotal in management of the infection: 1 hospital admission for
