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Diagnosis of Prosthetic Joint Infection of Hips and Knees—One Size Does Not Fit All

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  • Anne Spichler-Moffarah

  • Lauren Daddi

  • Duc Nguyen

  • Ilda Molloy

  • Marjorie Golden

  • March 28, 2025

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    There is no consensus on diagnostic criteria for periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) of the hip and knee.

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    The study found IDSA criteria most accurate for early PJI and knee infections, while ICM2018 and EBJIS excelled for delayed and late cases.

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    Accurate diagnostic criteria are essential for effective management of PJIs, influenced by infection timing and context.

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    Intraoperative cultures were positive in 80% of PJI cases, with early infections showing higher culture identification rates.

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    The findings support the need for tailored diagnostic approaches based on the timing of infection following arthroplasty.

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Diagnosis of Prosthetic Joint Infection of Hips and Knees—One Size Does Not Fit All

  • by Anne Spichler-Moffarah, Lauren Daddi, Duc Nguyen, Ilda Molloy, Marjorie Golden

  • March 28, 2025

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