Diagnostic parameters in periprosthetic infections: the current state of the literature

Despite progress in recent years, a definitive diagnosis of PPI is not yet possible. Due to new diagnostic possibilities and the further development of already existing diagnostic tools, a more accurate diagnostic clarification of uncertain cases should be possible. The following article includes an...

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Published inEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology Vol. 28; no. 8; pp. 1573 - 1580
Main Authors Mattiassich, G., Ortmaier, R., Rittenschober, F., Hochreiter, J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Paris Springer Paris 01.12.2018
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Arthritis, Infectious - diagnosis
Arthritis, Infectious - etiology
Arthroplasty, Replacement - adverse effects
Arthroplasty, Replacement - instrumentation
Arthroplasty, Replacement - methods
Biomarkers
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures - classification
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures - trends
Fistula
Fluids
General Review • ARTHROPLASTY - INFECTION
Granulocytes
Humans
Infections
Joint surgery
Laboratories
Magnetic resonance imaging
Medical diagnosis
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neutrophils
Pathogens
Prostheses
Prosthesis-Related Infections - diagnosis
Prosthesis-Related Infections - etiology
Surgery
Surgical Orthopedics
Teaching hospitals
Traumatic Surgery
Biomarkers
Synovial fluid
Serum
Periprosthetic joint infection
Diagnosis
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Summary:Despite progress in recent years, a definitive diagnosis of PPI is not yet possible. Due to new diagnostic possibilities and the further development of already existing diagnostic tools, a more accurate diagnostic clarification of uncertain cases should be possible. The following article includes an overview of common existing diagnostic tools and instruments, which will likely gain importance in the future.
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ISSN:1633-8065
1432-1068
DOI:10.1007/s00590-018-2238-3