The Journal of arthroplasty
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Multicenter Study
Short-term Complications After Revision Hip Arthroplasty for Prosthetic Joint Infection Are Increased Relative to Noninfectious Revisions.
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with significant morbidity and cost. The purpose of this study was to determine how rates of perioperative complications, operative duration, and postoperative length of stay (LOS) in patients undergoing revision THA for PJI compare to primary THA and to revision THA for non-PJI. ⋯ III.
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The diagnosis of a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a clinical challenge, as there is no uniformly accepted gold standard. In 2011, the Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) convened a work group to create a standardized definition for a PJI that could be universally adopted. Based on the MSIS criteria, the diagnosis of a PJI can be made with 1 of the 2 major criteria, or 3 of the 5 minor criteria. The purpose of this study was to determine the likelihood of having a PJI based on the number of positive minor criteria and thereby develop a prediction algorithm for differentiating between a chronic PJI and a non-PJI based on the number of positive MSIS minor criteria. ⋯ III.
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The objective of this study was to review Vancouver B2 and B3 periprosthetic hip fractures treated with uncemented modular fluted tapered stems to analyze survivorship, risk factors for stem subsidence, and clinical outcomes. ⋯ Level III, retrospective cohort.