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Disposable screw kits for spinal fusion surgery may reduce cost, OR time
Single-use pedicle screw systems may be cost-effective alternatives for spinal fusion surgery compared to conventional systems with re-sterilizable surgical instruments, according to published results.
Biospecimen bone infection registry finds higher MRSA rate in North America
An international, biospecimen registry on Staphylococcus aureus in fixation or arthroplasty showed higher rates of MRSA in North American patients and poorer subjective outcomes among those with MRSA vs. methicillin-sensitive S. aureus.
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Laminar air flow may not reduce incidence of PJI following primary TJA
Use of laminar air flow for OR ventilation is not associated with reduced incidence of periprosthetic joint infection following total hip and knee arthroplasties, according to recently presented results.
Patients with hepatitis C may be at higher risk for PJI, revision TJA for aseptic failure
Patients diagnosed with hepatitis C virus are at a higher risk for periprosthetic joint infections and revision for aseptic failure after total hip and knee arthroplasties, according to recently presented results.
No increased PJI risk seen with use of direct anterior hip arthroplasty approach
Direct anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty does not lead to an increased risk for periprosthetic joint infection, according to a study presented at the Musculoskeletal Infection Society Annual Meeting.
Extended antibiotics in orthopedic surgery may add to costs, but not stem infection
Only when quality evidence dictates it, should orthopedic surgeons change how they use antibiotics for prophylaxis and treatment after surgery, symposium participants said at the Musculoskeletal Infection Society Annual Meeting.
New concepts aid in diagnosis, treatment and management of shoulder infection
Shoulder surgeons can improve the diagnosis and management of infection in their patients after shoulder arthroplasty by applying a few new strategies, participants in a symposium said.
Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate may not affect stage-two THA, TKA reimplantation
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate may not be a reliable indicator for timing of stage-two reimplantation for hip and knee arthroplasty, according to recently presented results.
Extended antibiotics effective in patients at high risk for PJI through 1-year follow-up
Extending oral antibiotics use to 7 days postoperatively in patients at high risk for prosthetic joint infection was effective at reducing infection rates, findings of a retrospective study of prospectively collected data showed.
Study finds high rate of morbidity, mortality associated with native shoulder joint sepsis
Multiple underlying risk factors, such as IV drug use, and increased mortality rates were found in patients with native shoulder joint sepsis who are treated with surgical irrigation and debridement, according to recently presented results.