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Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the body. A key structural characteristic for a synovial joint is the presence of a joint cavity. This fluid-filled space is where the articulating surfaces of the bones contact each other. Also, unlike fibrous or cartilaginous joints, the articulating bone surfaces at a synovial joint are not directly connected to each other with fibrous connective tissue or cartilage. This gives the bones of a synovial joint the ability to move smoothly...

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Structural Joints: Cartilaginous Joints

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Prosthetic Joint Infection Update.

Elena Beam¹, Douglas Osmon²

¹Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

|September 23, 2018

Summary

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Prosthetic joint infection, though uncommon, poses significant health and economic burdens. Rising numbers of complex joint replacement surgeries suggest an increasing incidence of these challenging infections.

Keywords:

Biofilm Prevention Prosthetic joint infection Sonicate fluid Suppression

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Infectious disease
Public health

Background:

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication of arthroplasty.
PJI leads to significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.
Despite improved prevention, rising patient comorbidities and arthroplasty numbers predict increased PJI cases.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the growing challenge of prosthetic joint infections.
To emphasize the complex, multidisciplinary management required for PJI.

Main Methods:

Literature review on PJI incidence and management.
Analysis of trends in arthroplasty and comorbidities.
Synthesis of current PJI treatment strategies.

Main Results:

PJI affects a minority of arthroplasties but has a substantial impact.
Increasing comorbidities in patients undergoing total arthroplasty are noted.
The total number of diagnosed and managed PJIs is projected to increase.

Conclusions:

Prosthetic joint infection remains a significant clinical and societal issue.
Effective management necessitates a comprehensive, multispecialty approach.
Anticipating and addressing the rising burden of PJI is crucial.