Periprosthetic Joint Infection With Actinomyces radingae May Lead to the Identification of a Neglected Source of Intraoperative Contamination

Periprosthetic joint infection remains a major complication in arthroplasty. We present the first description of a case of periprosthetic joint infection with Actinomyces radingae, microorganism that is mostly found on the skin of the upper body and might cause particular challenges as it is difficu...

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Published inArthroplasty today Vol. 18; pp. 181 - 184
Main Authors Kuttner, Hannes, Pfister, Stefan, Moriarty, T. Fintan, Meier, Christoph, Wahl, Peter
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.12.2022
Elsevier
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Actinomyces radingae
Case Report
Periprosthetic joint infection
PJI
THA
Total hip arthroplasty
Periprosthetic joint infection
THA
PJI
Total hip arthroplasty
Actinomyces radingae
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Summary:Periprosthetic joint infection remains a major complication in arthroplasty. We present the first description of a case of periprosthetic joint infection with Actinomyces radingae, microorganism that is mostly found on the skin of the upper body and might cause particular challenges as it is difficult to culture and specify. Furthermore, a thorough microbiologic workup may indicate the source of infection. In this case, it is possible that perspiration from the surgeon was the source of intraoperative contamination. Intraoperative contamination through perspiration may be important and should be avoided by all means.
ISSN:2352-3441
2352-3441
DOI:10.1016/j.artd.2022.08.023