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Nuclear imaging does not have clear added value in patients with low a priori chance of periprosthetic joint infection. A retrospective single-center experience
Karsten D. Ottink
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Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University
Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Stefan J. Gelderman
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University
Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of
Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker
Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention,
University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Joris J. W. Ploegmakers
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University
Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Andor W. J. M. Glaudemans
Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of
Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Paul C. Jutte
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University
Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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Seung-Jae Yoon, Paul C. Jutte, Alex Soriano, Ricardo Sousa, Wierd P. Zijlstra, and Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker
J. Bone Joint Infect., 9, 231–239, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-231-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-231-2024, 2024
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This study validated three models for predicting infection after hip and knee replacement surgery. By analyzing data from 2684 patients in the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain, we found that the models developed by Tan, Del Toro, and Bülow effectively identified high-risk patients. These models can be used to enhance preoperative counseling and to tailor infection prevention measures individually, potentially improving outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
Stéphanie Pascual, Brooklyn Noble, Nusreen Ahmad-Saeed, Catherine Aldridge, Simone Ambretti, Sharon Amit, Rachel Annett, Shaan Ashk O'Shea, Anna Maria Barbui, Gavin Barlow, Lucinda Barrett, Mario Berth, Alessandro Bondi, Nicola Boran, Sara E. Boyd, Catarina Chaves, Martin Clauss, Peter Davies, Ileana T. Dianzo-Delgado, Jaime Esteban, Stefan Fuchs, Lennart Friis-Hansen, Daniel Goldenberger, Andrej Kraševac Glaser, Juha O. Groonroos, Ines Hoffmann, Tomer Hoffmann, Harriet Hughes, Marina Ivanova, Peter Jezek, Gwennan Jones, Zeynep Ceren Karahan, Cornelia Lass-Flörl, Frédéric Laurent, Laura Leach, Matilde Lee Horsbøll Pedersen, Caroline Loiez, Maureen Lynch, Robert J. Maloney, Martin Marsh, Olivia Milburn, Shanine Mitchell, Luke S. P. Moore, Lynn Moffat, Marianna Murdjeva, Michael E. Murphy, Deepa Nayar, Giacomo Nigrisoli, Fionnuala O'Sullivan, Büşra Öz, Teresa Peach, Christina Petridou, Mojgan Prinz, Mitja Rak, Niamh Reidy, Gian Maria Rossolini, Anne-Laure Roux, Patricia Ruiz-Garbajosa, Kordo Saeed, Llanos Salar-Vidal, Carlos Salas Venero, Mathyruban Selvaratnam, Eric Senneville, Peter Starzengruber, Ben Talbot, Vanessa Taylor, Rihard Trebše, Deborah Wearmouth, Birgit Willinger, Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker, Brianne Couturier, and Florence Allantaz
J. Bone Joint Infect., 9, 87–97, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-87-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-87-2024, 2024
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This study conducted in multiple sites across Europe aimed to evaluate the BIOFIRE Joint Infection (JI) Panel, a new technology that uses multiplex PCR to detect microorganisms in synovial fluid of patients with suspicion of joint infections in 1 h, in comparison with synovial fluid culture. Results showed an overall agreement of 85 % to 88.4 % between the two methods. The JI Panel detected additional organisms, and the positive user experience highlights its clinical significance.
Henk Scheper, Rachid Mahdad, Brenda Elzer, Claudia Löwik, Wierd Zijlstra, Taco Gosens, Joris C. T. van der Lugt, Robert J. P. van der Wal, Rudolf W. Poolman, Matthijs P. Somford, Paul C. Jutte, Pieter K. Bos, Richard E. Zwaan, Rob G. H. H. Nelissen, Leo G. Visser, Mark G. J. de Boer, and the wound care app study group
J. Bone Joint Infect., 8, 59–70, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-8-59-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-8-59-2023, 2023
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The relation between postoperative wound leakage and occurrence of a prosthetic joint infection (PJI) after arthroplasty has not been investigated in a prospective study. We performed a large cohort study in which 1019 patients, after arthroplasty, recorded their wound drainage status in a wound care app during 30 postoperative days. Risk factors for wound drainage were identified. Moderate to heavy wound leakage in the third postoperative week was strongly associated with the occurrence of PJI.
Jorrit Willem Adriaan Schoenmakers, Rosanne de Boer, Lilli Gard, Greetje Anna Kampinga, Marleen van Oosten, Jan Maarten van Dijl, Paulus Christiaan Jutte, and Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker
J. Bone Joint Infect., 8, 45–50, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-8-45-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-8-45-2023, 2023
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In a first evaluation, the accuracy of a novel multiplex PCR (polymerase chain reaction) panel for rapid detection of pathogens in patients with a clinical suspicion of acute septic arthritis of native and prosthetic joints is assessed. Clear benefit is seen in patients with a suspected native septic arthritis and late acute prosthetic joint infection. This indicates that the panel allows for fast tailoring of antibiotics and may prompt the surgeon for surgical lavage in doubtful clinical cases.
Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker and Alexander L. Boerboom
J. Bone Joint Infect., 7, 33–34, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-7-33-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-7-33-2022, 2022
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This case illustrates the clinical picture of a worn-out elbow prosthesis resulting in severe metallosis and a subsequent periprosthetic joint infection.
Tom A. G. Van Vugt, Jeffrey Heidotting, Jacobus J. Arts, Joris J. W. Ploegmakers, Paul C. Jutte, and Jan A. P. Geurts
J. Bone Joint Infect., 6, 413–421, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-6-413-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-6-413-2021, 2021
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Chronic osteomyelitis is a bone infection and was treated with a combination of antibiotics and two surgeries. With the introduction of the biomaterial S53P4 bioactive glass, these infections can be treated with antibiotics and one surgery. This study shows 85 % success in the treatment of these bone infections. Together with the fundamentally different antibacterial mechanisms without antibiotic resistance, S53P4 bioactive glass is recommendable for the treatment of these infections.
Karel-Jan Dag François Lensen, Rosa Escudero-Sanchez, Javier Cobo, Rihard Trebše, Camelia Gubavu, Sara Tedeschi, Jose M. Lomas, Cedric Arvieux, Dolors Rodriguez-Pardo, Massimo Fantoni, Maria Jose Garcia Pais, Francisco Jover, Mauro José Costa Salles, Ignacio Sancho, Marta Fernandez Sampedro, Alex Soriano, Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker, and ESCMID Study Group of Implant Associated Infections (ESGIAI)
J. Bone Joint Infect., 6, 313–319, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-6-313-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-6-313-2021, 2021
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Our data suggest that, in periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) patients with a draining sinus, suppressive antibiotic treatment (SAT) can be considered on an individual basis. SAT may reduce pain and favour the closure of the sinus tract in certain individuals, but the prescription of SAT does not appear to have any influence on the prevention of prosthetic loosening and other infectious complications.
Karel-Jan Lensen, Rosa Escudero-Sanchez, Javier Cobo, Alex Soriano, and Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker
J. Bone Joint Infect., 6, 43–45, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-6-43-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-6-43-2020, 2020
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Changing the definition of treatment success alters treatment outcomes in periprosthetic joint infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Diagnostic cutoff values of synovial fluid biomarkers for acute postoperative prosthetic joint infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Is ultrasound-guided hip aspiration more successful than fluoroscopic-guided aspiration in diagnosing prosthetic joint infection?
Simple and inexpensive synovial fluid biomarkers for the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection according to the new EBJIS definition
First evaluation of a commercial multiplex PCR panel for rapid detection of pathogens associated with acute joint infections
Standardized quantification of biofilm in a novel rabbit model of periprosthetic joint infection
Value of ultrasound-guided aspiration of hip arthroplasties performed in an orthopedic clinic by orthopedic surgeons
Eytan M. Debbi, Tyler Khilnani, Ioannis Gkiatas, Yu-Fen Chiu, Andy O. Miller, Michael W. Henry, and Alberto V. Carli
J. Bone Joint Infect., 9, 127–136, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-127-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-127-2024, 2024
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Reported success rates of the different surgical options to treat periprosthetic infection vary in the literature. However, these rates rely on how authors define success. The goal of this study was to determine the most commonly used definitions of success based on a classification system published by the Musculoskeletal Infection Society. We found most studies did not use the strictest definitions of success, and success rates decreased when stricter definitions were used.
Marta Sabater-Martos, Marc Ferrer, Laura Morata, Alex Soriano, and Juan Carlos Martínez-Pastor
J. Bone Joint Infect., 9, 17–26, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-17-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-17-2024, 2024
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This is a meta-analysis of six studies describing the cutoff values of white blood cell count and polymorphonuclear percentage in synovial fluid for the diagnosis of acute postoperative peri-prosthetic joint infection (PJI).
We found that both the WBC count and PMN percentage are good markers for diagnosis of acute postoperative PJI. However, the synovial WBC count is more powerful in diagnosing acute postoperative PJI.
We found that both the WBC count and PMN percentage are good markers for diagnosis of acute postoperative PJI. However, the synovial WBC count is more powerful in diagnosing acute postoperative PJI.
Emily A. Treu, Daniel M. Cushman, John C. Wheelwright, Brenna E. Blackburn, Masaru Teramoto, and Michael J. Archibeck
J. Bone Joint Infect., 8, 151–163, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-8-151-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-8-151-2023, 2023
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Our study showed that ultrasound-guided aspiration of a total hip arthroplasty was more commonly successful and resulted in fewer dry aspirations than fluoroscopy. Ultrasound-guided aspiration yielded a larger volume of fluid than fluoroscopy, even when excluding dry aspirations. Ultrasound was more sensitive than fluoroscopy in diagnosing prosthetic joint infection (PJI) using culture results only and 2018 Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) International Consensus Meeting (ICM) criteria.
Sara Elisa Diniz, Ana Ribau, André Vinha, José Carlos Oliveira, Miguel Araújo Abreu, and Ricardo Sousa
J. Bone Joint Infect., 8, 109–118, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-8-109-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-8-109-2023, 2023
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While there is no gold standard test to diagnose periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), we believe synovial fluid analysis, especially preoperatively, is a critical step in differentiating between infection and aseptic failure. Adding simple and inexpensive biomarkers such as synovial C-reactive protein (CRP) or adenosine deaminase (ADA) and combined interpretation can be helpful in the context of inconclusive results.
Jorrit Willem Adriaan Schoenmakers, Rosanne de Boer, Lilli Gard, Greetje Anna Kampinga, Marleen van Oosten, Jan Maarten van Dijl, Paulus Christiaan Jutte, and Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker
J. Bone Joint Infect., 8, 45–50, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-8-45-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-8-45-2023, 2023
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In a first evaluation, the accuracy of a novel multiplex PCR (polymerase chain reaction) panel for rapid detection of pathogens in patients with a clinical suspicion of acute septic arthritis of native and prosthetic joints is assessed. Clear benefit is seen in patients with a suspected native septic arthritis and late acute prosthetic joint infection. This indicates that the panel allows for fast tailoring of antibiotics and may prompt the surgeon for surgical lavage in doubtful clinical cases.
Anabelle Visperas, Daniel Santana, Minseon Ju, Nathalie B. Milbrandt, Yu Hsin Tsai, Sameera Wickramasinghe, Alison K. Klika, Nicolas S. Piuzzi, Anna Cristina S. Samia, and Carlos A. Higuera-Rueda
J. Bone Joint Infect., 7, 91–99, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-7-91-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-7-91-2022, 2022
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Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a complication of total joint arthroplasty, and treatment failure rates are still quite high. This study has developed a novel rabbit model of PJI that provides an opportunity to introduce treatments during ongoing infection, with readouts including a quantifiable method to assess biofilm coverage on implants via scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Holly Duck, Suzanne Tanner, Debra Zillmer, Douglas Osmon, and Kevin Perry
J. Bone Joint Infect., 6, 393–403, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-6-393-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-6-393-2021, 2021
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This paper describes an ultrasound guided technique for aspiration of hip arthroplasties that has not been published. We believe this technique is important because it yields useful fluid 99 % of the time with low contamination rate (2 %). Ultrasound, although common in Europe, is gaining popularity in the United States. Besides teaching a useful technique, this paper also discusses findings of lavage-obtained samples which are rarely discussed in other aspiration papers.
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Short summary
A low-grade periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) may be difficult to diagnose, and nuclear imaging could help in the diagnosis. However, its diagnostic value is unclear. We retrospectively evaluated this diagnostic value. We conclude that in patients presenting with nonspecific symptoms and a low a priori chance of PJI based on clinical evaluation, nuclear imaging is of no clear added value in diagnosing a PJI.
A low-grade periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) may be difficult to diagnose, and nuclear...