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View article: Role of Clinical Assessment, Identification of Bug, Antibiotics, and Surgery in Chronic Foot Infections: Case Series
Role of Clinical Assessment, Identification of Bug, Antibiotics, and Surgery in Chronic Foot Infections: Case Series Open
View article: We need a new acronym supplementing DAIR: Introducing DECRA
We need a new acronym supplementing DAIR: Introducing DECRA Open
View article: In vitro mixing formulas for antimicrobial calcium sulfate beads for point-of-care applications: an additional update to formulas
In vitro mixing formulas for antimicrobial calcium sulfate beads for point-of-care applications: an additional update to formulas Open
This communication updates a previous report describing mixing formulas for antimicrobial agents into a synthetic, dissolvable calcium sulfate (CaSO4) product to create small-sized beads (3–6 mm). Antimicrobial-loaded calcium sulfate (ALCS…
View article: Antibiotic-Loaded Calcium Sulphate Beads for Treatment of Acute Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Results Based on Risk Stratification
Antibiotic-Loaded Calcium Sulphate Beads for Treatment of Acute Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Results Based on Risk Stratification Open
Background: A post-operative or late acute periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) requires a protocol of aggressive joint Debridement, modular implant Exchange, Component Retention, and post-operative Anti…
View article: Evaluating Outcomes of Step-Cut Osteotomy for Pediatric Cubitus Deformities
Evaluating Outcomes of Step-Cut Osteotomy for Pediatric Cubitus Deformities Open
Introduction: Supracondylar fractures in children often result in malunion and subsequent cubitus varus or valgus deformity. While often considered cosmetic, these deformities can lead to pain, functional impairment, and other complication…
View article: Long-term Functional Outcomes of Giant Cell Tumours around the Knee treated by Extended Curettage followed by Bone Grafting, Cementation, or a Combination
Long-term Functional Outcomes of Giant Cell Tumours around the Knee treated by Extended Curettage followed by Bone Grafting, Cementation, or a Combination Open
The study indicates that the Sandwich technique was associated with a lower rate of complications compared to CBG or CBC. Patients in the CBG group reported persistent pain, while those in the CBC group exhibited early arthritic changes wi…
View article: Next generation sequencing identifies an increased diversity of microbes in post lavage specimens in infected TKA using a biofilm disrupting irrigant
Next generation sequencing identifies an increased diversity of microbes in post lavage specimens in infected TKA using a biofilm disrupting irrigant Open
In this pre-to-post irrigant study, culture showed a decrease in the number of identifiable organisms post-lavage. In contrast NGS revealed an increase in the number of identifiable organisms post-lavage. Furthermore, NGS identified 135 ad…
View article: A 10-point preoperative checklist: selecting patients for outpatient joint replacement surgery
A 10-point preoperative checklist: selecting patients for outpatient joint replacement surgery Open
Background With advancements in perioperative care, joint replacement (JR) surgery is undergoing a transition from opacified in-patient institutions to nimble out-patient Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC). The goal of JR in ASC setting is …
View article: Point-of-Care Coating of Revision Femoral Stems With Antibiotic-Loaded Calcium Sulfate: Reduction in Infection After 2nd Stage Reimplantation but Not With Aseptic Revisions
Point-of-Care Coating of Revision Femoral Stems With Antibiotic-Loaded Calcium Sulfate: Reduction in Infection After 2nd Stage Reimplantation but Not With Aseptic Revisions Open
Point-of-care antibiotic coating of cementless revision femoral stems reduces PJI infection rate in 2nd stage reimplantations only. We theorize that microbes persist in the endosteal cortices after resection and may contribute to infection…
View article: Rare Case of Bizarre Parosteal Osteochondromatous Proliferation of Foot
Rare Case of Bizarre Parosteal Osteochondromatous Proliferation of Foot Open
Introduction: Nora’s lesion or bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation (BPOP) is a rare, benign lesion of small bones of hands and feet in adults. It composed of differing amounts of cartilage, bone, and spindle cells and an unu…
View article: Polidocanol sclerotherapy for the treatment of aneurysmal bone cyst, with or without pathological fractures: A prospective, comparative study
Polidocanol sclerotherapy for the treatment of aneurysmal bone cyst, with or without pathological fractures: A prospective, comparative study Open
View article: Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath of the Thumb: A Case Report
Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath of the Thumb: A Case Report Open
View article: CT scan analysis of implant mating comparing APA versus TEA in simultaneous bilateral TKA: One technique per knee
CT scan analysis of implant mating comparing APA versus TEA in simultaneous bilateral TKA: One technique per knee Open
View article: Concomitant valgus hip osteotomy in operative fixation of displaced proximal femoral neck fractures
Concomitant valgus hip osteotomy in operative fixation of displaced proximal femoral neck fractures Open
Aims Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is considered the preferred treatment for displaced proximal femoral neck fractures. However, in many countries this option is economically unviable. To improve outcomes in financially disadvantaged popula…
View article: A prospective comparative study on management of midshaft clavicle fractures: Conservative versus surgical
A prospective comparative study on management of midshaft clavicle fractures: Conservative versus surgical Open
Background: With nonunion rates up to 15% and unsatisfactory patient-reported outcomes in around a third of patients treated conservatively, recent research on displaced midshaft clavicular fractures points to a considerable unmet medical …
View article: Rare case of isolated distal radius tubercular osteomyelitis
Rare case of isolated distal radius tubercular osteomyelitis Open
Osteoarticular tuberculosis is the third most frequent location of tuberculosis after the lung and lymph nodes, accounting for approximately 10%–20% of all cases of extrapulmonary disease. Tuberculosis of the hand and wrist is the rarest o…
View article: Extranodal Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) Presenting as Diffuse Joint Pain: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Extranodal Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) Presenting as Diffuse Joint Pain: A Diagnostic Dilemma Open
View article: Bilateral Distal Humeral Physeal Separation-From Birth Trauma to Family Trauma
Bilateral Distal Humeral Physeal Separation-From Birth Trauma to Family Trauma Open
Introduction: Chondro-epiphyseal separation of the distal humerus is a rare injury, which can occur as a consequence of excessive traction on the upper extremity accompanying a dystocic birth or one complicated by cephalopelvic disproporti…
View article: Effectiveness of Ponseti technique in management of arthrogrypotic clubfeet - a prospective study.
Effectiveness of Ponseti technique in management of arthrogrypotic clubfeet - a prospective study. Open
Based on our results, we recommend the Ponseti technique as the first line initial treatment for arthrogrypotic clubfeet. Although such feet require a higher number of plaster casts with a higher rate of tendo-achilles tenotomy but the eve…
View article: Biphasic bone graft substitute in revision total hip arthroplasty with significant acetabular bone defects
Biphasic bone graft substitute in revision total hip arthroplasty with significant acetabular bone defects Open
Aims Large acetabular bone defects encountered in revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) are challenging to restore. Metal constructs for structural support are combined with bone graft materials for restoration. Autograft is restricted due…
View article: Outcomes of Second-stage Reimplantation After Modular Knee Arthrodesis for Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Outcomes of Second-stage Reimplantation After Modular Knee Arthrodesis for Periprosthetic Joint Infection Open
Background: Modular knee arthrodesis (MKU) is a salvage treatment for recurrent periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) or PJI associated with notable bone loss. Reimplantation endoprosthetic reconstruction (REI) is an option in patients with…
View article: Simulated large joint fluid model for evaluating intra-articular antibiotic delivery systems: initial evaluation using antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate beads
Simulated large joint fluid model for evaluating intra-articular antibiotic delivery systems: initial evaluation using antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate beads Open
Introduction: Local antimicrobial delivery via calcium sulfate (CaSO4) beads is used as an adjunctive treatment for periprosthetic joint infection. There is limited clinical information describing the performance of antimicrobial-loaded Ca…
View article: Adaptive antimicrobial resistance, a description of microbial variants, and their relevance to periprosthetic joint infection
Adaptive antimicrobial resistance, a description of microbial variants, and their relevance to periprosthetic joint infection Open
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a difficult complication requiring a comprehensive eradication protocol. Cure rates have essentially stalled in the last two decades, using methods of antimicrobial cement joint spacers and parentera…
View article: Comparison of Anterior-Posterior Axis Versus Transepicondylar Axis in Patients Undergoing Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: One Technique per Knee
Comparison of Anterior-Posterior Axis Versus Transepicondylar Axis in Patients Undergoing Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: One Technique per Knee Open
2, Randomized prospective study.
View article: Outcomes of Modular Knee Arthrodesis for Challenging Periprosthetic Joint Infections
Outcomes of Modular Knee Arthrodesis for Challenging Periprosthetic Joint Infections Open
MKA is a salvage option for challenging PJI cases that may serve as definitive surgical management or as a bridge to endoprosthetic reconstruction for patients who have failed prior infection control procedures.
View article: Lactococcus garvieae Periprosthetic Joint Infection in a Cattle Rancher with a Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Novel Reservoir Transmission
Lactococcus garvieae Periprosthetic Joint Infection in a Cattle Rancher with a Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Novel Reservoir Transmission Open
Introduction: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a challenging complication of joint replacement surgery. With the more frequent use of immune modifying drugs and dietary changes in human populations, the resultant blunting of im…
View article: Fabrication of antibiotic-loaded dissolvable calcium sulfate beads: an in vitro mixing lab utilizing various antibiotic mixing formulas
Fabrication of antibiotic-loaded dissolvable calcium sulfate beads: an in vitro mixing lab utilizing various antibiotic mixing formulas Open
Chronic periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication that requires an aggressive eradication protocol. Local antimicrobial delivery via dissolvable calcium sulfate (CaSO4) using small-sized beads (3–8 mm) has been uti…
View article: Reverse Posterior Interosseous Artery Flap: A Reliable, Comfortable and Versatile Flap for Coverage of Soft Tissue Defects of Hand
Reverse Posterior Interosseous Artery Flap: A Reliable, Comfortable and Versatile Flap for Coverage of Soft Tissue Defects of Hand Open
Background: Soft tissue defects of the hands require coverage with soft, pliable full-thickness skin. The posterior interosseous artery (PIA) flap fulfils all these requirements and also has significant advantages over other flaps; it is a…
View article: Correction of Femoral Acetabular Impingement at the Time of Primary THA
Correction of Femoral Acetabular Impingement at the Time of Primary THA Open
Background: Primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) is considered one of the most cost effective and functionally beneficial procedures to treat end-stage coxarthrosis worldwide. However, in all regions of the world, there is a small percenta…
View article: Periosteal pseudotumor in complex total knee arthroplasty resembling a neoplastic process
Periosteal pseudotumor in complex total knee arthroplasty resembling a neoplastic process Open
This case report describes in detail an erosive distal diaphyseal pseudotumor that occurred 6 years after a complex endoprosthetic hinge total knee arthroplasty (TKA). A female patient had conversion of a knee fusion to an endoprosthetic h…