Infection News

Use of a leukocyte esterase strip test may be a reliable tool to diagnose persistence of infection during second-stage revision procedures for periprosthetic joint infection, according to results.

Chronic antibiotic suppression may be a reasonable strategy in patients with periprosthetic joint infections, with reoperation successfully avoided in most patients with hip and gram-positive infections, according to study results.

Predictors of treatment success in peri-prosthetic joint infections include nonmodifiable factors like the joint where the infection occurred, age of the implant, patient age and comorbidities, and what caused the infection, a study found.

Bonalive Biomaterials Ltd. has been granted FDA breakthrough device designation for its Bonalive orthopedics granules, a bone graft substitute designed to protect against microbial infection, according to a press release.

TAMPA, Fla. — Results showed polymerase chain reaction testing may detect a spectrum of bacterial DNA species and allow for targeted treatment and prevention of surgical site infections in orthopedic surgery prior to signs of infection.

Just a few weeks ago, my identical twin brother, Mike, lost his nearly 5-year battle with cancer. My brother was my hero, and he faced the suffering of a terminal illness with extraordinary grit and positivity.

TAMPA, Fla. — Periprosthetic joint infection treated with debridement, antibiotics, irrigation and implant retention resulted in a three times higher failure rate than when these measures were used along with modular component exchange.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Using an appropriate skin incision and the help of a plastic surgeon, as well as performing careful flap dissection, may allow surgeons to avoid trouble in patients with previous knee incisions, according to a speaker.

A patient survey indicated that forgetfulness was one of the top barriers to adherence to mupirocin and chlorhexidine gluconate bathing — both prescribed to prevent surgical site infections following total joint arthroplasty.

Published results showed no substantial increased risk of infection-related outcomes among patients who received influenza vaccination during hospitalization for orthopedic surgery.