The potential utility of synovial C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and presepsin in diagnostics of periprosthetic joint infection by Lyudmila V. Lyubimova, Svetlana I. Pavlova, Nikolay S. Nikolaev, Evgeniy A. Lyubimov, Nadezhda N. Pchelova, Vladimir Y. Emelianov

“…Diagnostics of infectious complications in joint replacement surgery remains a significant challenge, particularly when microbiological analysis of biological material fails to reveal pathogen growth. …”
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A novel synthetic synovial fluid model for investigating biofilm formation and antibiotic susceptibility in prosthetic joint infections by Amber De Bleeckere, Frits van Charante, Thibault Debord, Stien Vandendriessche, Michiel De Cock, Marte Verstraete, Fabien Lamret, Bram Lories, Jerina Boelens, Fany Reffuveille, Hans P. Steenackers, Tom Coenye

“…These data indicate that the in vitro SSF2 model could be a valuable addition to evaluate the antimicrobial susceptibility of biofilm-like aggregates in the context of PJI.IMPORTANCEInfections after joint replacement are rare but can lead to severe complications as they are difficult to treat due to the ability of pathogens to form surface-attached biofilms on the prosthesis as well as biofilm aggregates in the tissue and synovial fluid. …”
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Utilization of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy with a Former Triathlete After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report by Christopher Keating, Stephanie Muth, Cameron Hui, Lisa T Hoglund

“…Patient-reported outcome measures to assess perceived physical function were the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and the KOOS- Joint Replacement (KOOS-JR). Physical performance was measured through the 30-second fast walk test (30SFW), timed stair climb test (SCT), 30-second chair standing test (CST), and the timed up and go (TUG). …”
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How much preoperative ROM and FC is a predictor for poor result after total knee arthroplasty in hemophilic arthropathy? by Hongyu Jiang, Hongyu Jiang, Hongyu Jiang, Xueke Chang, Xueke Chang, Fubin Yu, Wei Li, Naihan Fang, Naihan Fang, Jianzhi Man, Jianzhi Man, Kangshu Guo, Kangshu Guo, Hongzheng Meng, Hongzheng Meng, Wenqiang Zhang

“…The cutoff value of preoperative fexion contracture and ROM for poor knee function at last-follow up was 16.5° and 61.5°.ConclusionThe study concludes that the efficacy of knee joint replacement surgery in hemophilia patients is influenced by the pre-ROM and Pre-FC. …”
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Conception of a mobile health application targeting early postoperative physiotherapeutic care after total knee replacement, a qualitative study by Hassan Tarek Hakam, Hassan Tarek Hakam, Hassan Tarek Hakam, Nikolai Ramadanov, Nikolai Ramadanov, Awda Garzuzi, Mikhail Salzmann, Mikhail Salzmann, Hannes Hofmann, Hannes Hofmann, Felix Muehlensiepen, Felix Muehlensiepen, Roland Becker, Roland Becker, Robert Prill, Robert Prill, Robert Prill

“…IntroductionMobile applications targeting physiotherapeutic care after total joint replacements are increasing in popularity among end-users. …”
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Application of the Uniform Data Set version 3 tele-adapted test battery (T-cog) for remote cognitive assessment preoperatively in older adults by Mika M. Rockholt, Mika M. Rockholt, Rachel R. Wu, Rachel R. Wu, Elaine Zhu, Elaine Zhu, Raven Perez, Raven Perez, Hamleini Martinez, Hamleini Martinez, Jessica J. Hui, Ekow B. Commeh, Romario B. Denoon, Gabrielle Bruno, Braden V. Saba, Daniel Waren, Courtney O'Brien, Vinay K. Aggarwal, Joshua C. Rozell, David Furgiuele, William Macaulay, Ran Schwarzkopf, Evan T. Schulze, Ricardo S. Osorio, Lisa V. Doan, Lisa V. Doan, Jing Wang, Jing Wang, Jing Wang

“…More comprehensive test batteries, such as the Uniform Data Set (UDS) Neuropsychological Battery, and its remote testing version, the Uniform Data Set version 3 tele-adapted test battery (UDS v3.0 T-cog), have been developed to assess cognitive decline in normal aging and disease conditions, but have not been applied in the perioperative setting.MethodsWe assessed the feasibility of using this remote UDS v3.0 T-cog battery for preoperative cognitive assessment in 81 older adults 65+ scheduled for lower extremity joint replacement surgery.ResultsOur results indicate that the UDS v3.0 T-cog achieves 99% completion rates and demonstrates high patient satisfaction. …”
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Addressing Shortcomings in Contingency Standards of Care by Alexander Quan

“…Medical conditions typically addressed through elective surgery, such as joint replacement surgeries for osteoarthritis patients, may worsen if delayed. …”
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Access to Specialist Gastroenterology Care in Canada: Comparison of Wait Times and Consensus Targets by Desmond Leddin, David Armstrong, Alan NG Barkun, Ying Chen, Sandra Daniels, Roger Hollingworth, Richard H Hunt, William G Paterson

“…BACKGROUND: Monitoring wait times and defining targets for care have been advocated to improve health care delivery related to cancer, heart, diagnostic imaging, joint replacements and sight restoration. There are few data on access to care for digestive diseases, although they pose a greater economic burden than cancer or heart disease in Canada. …”
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Granulomatous Osteonecrosis in Crohn’s Disease by Hugh J Freeman, David Owen, Mario Millan

“…After osteonecrosis was diagnosed, joint replacements were performed. Review of the pathological sections from the resected hip, however, resulted in detection of granulomatous inflammation with multinucleated giant cells - the histological ’footprint’ of Crohn’s disease in the gastrointestinal tract. …”
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A Modified Wagner Stem Design Increases the Primary Stability in Cementless Revision Hip Arthroplasty by Julius M. Boettcher, MSc, Kay Sellenschloh, Dipl. Ing, Gerd Huber, Dr., Benjamin Ondruschka, Professor, Michael M. Morlock, Professor

“…Further variations of the established stem designs could further improve the longevity of artificial joint replacements.…”
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Does a Provider Contact Wristband Reduce Emergency Department Visit Rates Following Hip or Knee Arthroplasty? by David C. Hein, MD, Ajay K. Srivastava, MD, Seann E. Willson, MD, Paul M. Telehowski, MD, Patrick J. Atkinson, PhD, Theresa S. Atkinson, PhD

“…Results: At 2 years after implementation, a total of 1023 joint replacements produced 273 calls or 1 call per 3.75 patients. …”
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Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid as an Antimicrobial Agent in Orthopedics—An In Vitro Study About the Race for Surface by Christopher Spiegel, Burak Ünalan, Andreas Kaserbacher, Rohit Arora, Débora C. Coraça-Huber

“…Background: The burden of prosthetic joint infection in combination with antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains is a rising dilemma for patients experiencing total joint replacements. Around 0.8–2% of patients experience prosthetic joint infections, while up to 21% of patients are considered fatal cases after 5 years. …”
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