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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Diagnostic Imaging

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  • Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a significant cause of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) failure.
  • Accurate diagnosis of PJI is essential to prevent complications from revision surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate a multidisciplinary diagnostic algorithm for detecting PJI in patients with painful TKAs or THAs.
  • To establish a systematic approach for diagnosing PJI in challenging cases.

Main Methods:

  • A stepwise diagnostic algorithm was applied to 111 patients with suspected PJI.
  • The algorithm included serum inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate), imaging (bone scan, LeukoScan), and synovial fluid analysis.
  • Patient data included demographics, joint type (THA or TKA), and diagnostic test results.

Main Results:

  • The algorithm identified suspected PJI in 21.7% of the evaluated patients.
  • Imaging studies showed high sensitivity, with positive technetium-labeled bone scans in 93.7% of patients.
  • Synovial fluid analysis revealed elevated white blood cell counts in 52% of cases.

Conclusions:

  • A multimodal diagnostic protocol is necessary for accurate PJI diagnosis.
  • Implementing this algorithm can help avoid complications associated with misdiagnosed 'silent' PJI.
  • Early and accurate PJI detection improves patient outcomes and reduces the need for revision surgery.