Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Cross-source consensus on Periprosthetic Joint Infection from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
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Highlighted claims
- All cases in the cohort were chronic PJI because each infection had been present for more than three months under MSIS definitions. — Can a fluorescent imaging device (MolecuLight) function as an adjunct to surgical debridement during revision knee arthroplasty for periprosthetic infection in a tertiary centre: a feasibility study
- Periprosthetic joint infection after knee arthroplasty is described as a severe complication with major patient and cost consequences. — Can a fluorescent imaging device (MolecuLight) function as an adjunct to surgical debridement during revision knee arthroplasty for periprosthetic infection in a tertiary centre: a feasibility study
- Infection may not be visible to the naked eye, creating uncertainty for surgeons about what tissue to remove and how aggressively to remove it. — Can a fluorescent imaging device (MolecuLight) function as an adjunct to surgical debridement during revision knee arthroplasty for periprosthetic infection in a tertiary centre: a feasibility study
- Diagnosing PJI is difficult and requires a multimodal diagnostic approach. — Can a fluorescent imaging device (MolecuLight) function as an adjunct to surgical debridement during revision knee arthroplasty for periprosthetic infection in a tertiary centre: a feasibility study