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Periprosthetic sepsis.

Craig J Della Valle1, Joseph D Zuckerman, Paul E Di Cesare

  • 1Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison, Suite 1063, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. craigdv@yahoo.com

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|April 2, 2004
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Diagnosing septic implant failure in revision total hip arthroplasty is crucial. A combination of history, physical exam, lab tests, and aspiration helps confirm infection, guiding optimal patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Infectious Disease
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Septic implant failure complicates revision total hip arthroplasty, impacting patient outcomes.
  • Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic utility of various tests for periprosthetic sepsis in revision total hip arthroplasty.
  • To emphasize the importance of understanding these diagnostic tools for surgeons.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic approaches including history, physical examination, laboratory tests, preoperative aspiration, nuclear medicine studies, and intraoperative assessments.
  • Evaluation of the reliability of intraoperative frozen sections, Gram stains, and tissue appearance.

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Main Results:

  • History, physical exam, and preoperative labs are often sufficient.
  • Preoperative aspiration can confirm infection when labs are elevated.
  • Nuclear medicine studies serve as a secondary investigation.
  • Intraoperative findings alone (tissue appearance, Gram stains) are unreliable for diagnosing or ruling out sepsis.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive diagnostic approach combining preoperative and intraoperative modalities is necessary.
  • Surgeons must understand the limitations and utility of each test for accurate periprosthetic sepsis diagnosis.
  • Timely and accurate diagnosis of septic implant failure is critical for successful revision total hip arthroplasty.