Arthroplasty-associated infection, or periprosthetic joint infection ... local signs of infection (e.g., erythema, swelling, and warmth of the joint) may be present. Fever is often absent.

She said typically patients may have pain, swelling and erythema over ... knee replaced at 70 [years old] and have a periprosthetic joint infection at 72 [years old], we could be looking at ...

Typically, she explained, patients may have pain, swelling and erythema over ... If they get their knee replaced at 70 and have a periprosthetic joint infection at 72, we could be looking at ...

Joint swelling is common in various types of arthritis, autoimmune conditions, infections, and injuries. A swollen joint can be a symptom of the following health conditions: Osteoarthritis (OA).

The best way to treat periprosthetic infections is to prevent them. Here are some suggestions by doctor to keep them at bay: Operating theatre standards, especially for joint replacement cases ...

MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) within one year of total hip arthroplasty is associated with a more than fivefold increased risk for mortality within ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to PLG0206 for the treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). PLG0206 is an investigational, broad-spectrum ...

effectively eradicated pathogen biofilms commonly associated with periprosthetic joint infections (“PJIs"). The results of this study suggest that photodisinfection could be used as an effective ...

Signs of an infection in the knee include pain, swelling, warmth, and redness around the joint. People may also experience difficulty moving the knee or bearing weight on the affected leg.

More information: Preoperative Laboratory Values Predicting Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery ...

One of InfectoTest's lead products in development is InfectoSynovia, a rapid and high-accuracy test that will detect a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in less than five minutes. PJI is a ...