ArticleArthroplasty today2021
Management of Periprosthetic Hip and Knee Joint Infections With a Known Sinus Tract-A Single-Center Experience.
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- Accuracy and heterogeneity of histological analysis for detecting periprosthetic joint infections.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Clinical Study on the Effects of Total Hip Arthroplasty Assisted by Virtual Planning Combined With Intraoperative Navigation Templates.Orthopaedic surgery · 2025Article
- Periprosthetic hip infections caused byThe Journal of international medical research · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundProsthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). A sinus tract communicating with a prosthetic joint is a major criterion defining PJI. Despite this fact, many patients presenting with a draining sinus tract undergo invasive procedures before initiation of two-stage revision arthroplasty. We hypothesized that many patients undergo nondefinitive procedures to treat the sinus tract, rather than undergoing definitive treatment of infection with two-stage revision.
methodsA retrospective review of all cases of two-stage revision arthroplasty at Loyola University Medical Center between January 2004 and May 2018 was performed. Patients with infected TJA and periprosthetic sinus tract were included. Records were queried for laboratory values and prior procedures.
resultsWe identified 160 patients who underwent two-stage revision for infection over the 14-year period. Of the 160 patients, 25 had a documented periprosthetic sinus tract before initiation of definitive revision arthroplasty and were included. Eleven (44.0%) had one or more procedures including interventional radiology drain placement, local wound care, or formal irrigation and debridement before definitive treatment
conclusionMany arthroplasty patients presenting with periprosthetic sinus tracts undergo nondefinitive procedures before definitive treatment. Inherent surgical risks of these procedures can increase the overall morbidity and mortality of these patients. Further effort is needed to educate surgeons regarding management of sinus tracts after TJA.
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