• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2022

Total joint arthroplasty is a successful joint replacement treatment that improves joint function and overall quality of life and provides pain relief. However, the prevalence of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) has become prevalent with the rise in the incidence of arthroplasty surgery. PJI occurs rarely following arthroplasty however presents with serious complications, including high morbidity. The identification of causative microorganisms is essential for the treatment of PJI. Managing PJI requires complex treatment strategies, including long-term antibacterial treatment, and significant medical costs can be incurred. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Surgical Care Improvement Project guidelines recommend that prophylactic antibiotics such as first-generation cephalosporins be infused completely 1 hour before surgical incision. However, these preventative antibiotics are very limited, therefore risk factors must be identified to diagnosis and treat patients effectively. Moreover, determining antimicrobial susceptibility during artificial joint surgery and choosing the most appropriate treatment strategy following an accurate diagnosis of microbial infections are essential. In the present review, we describe the management, including the etiology, diagnosis, and classification of PJI, and approaches to its diagnosis using the available novel molecular diagnostic methods.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.161-167
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• 2024

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is regarded as a critical factor contributing to the failure of primary and revision total joint arthroplasty (TJA). With the increasing prevalence of TJA, a significant increase in the incidence of PJI is expected. The escalating number of cases, along with the significant economic strain imposed on healthcare systems, place emphasis on the pressing need for development of effective strategies for prevention. PJI not only affects patient outcomes but also increases mortality rates, thus its prevention is a matter of vital importance. The longer-term survival rates for PJI after total hip and knee arthroplasty correspond with or are lower than those for prevalent cancers in older adults while exceeding those for other types of cancers. Because of the multifaceted nature of infection risk, a collaborative effort among healthcare professionals is essential to implementing diverse strategies for prevention. Rigorous validation of the efficacy of emerging novel preventive techniques will be required. The combined application of these strategies can minimize the risk of infection, thus their comprehensive adoption is important. Collectively, the risk of PJI could be substantially minimized by application of a multifaceted approach implementing these strategies, leading to improvement of patient outcomes and a reduced economic burden.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.142-146
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• 2023

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, a well-established opportunistic bacterium, primarily impacts healthcare settings. Infection of the musculoskeletal system with this bacterium is rare. We report on the first known case of hip periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by S. maltophilia. The potential for development of a PJI caused by this pathogen should be considered by orthopaedic surgeons, particularly in patients with multiple severe comorbidities.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.236-244
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• 2022

Purpose: The most recent diagnostic criteria for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) include the use of the alpha-defensin (AD) lateral-flow (LF) test, but hip and knee arthroplasties were usually combined in previous studies. This prospective study was designed to examine the accuracy of the AD-LF test for diagnosis of PJI in chronic painful total hip arthroplasties (THA). Materials and Methods: Patients with chronic painful hip arthroplasties were prospectively enrolled between March 2018 and May 2020. Exclusion criteria included acute PJI or an insufficient amount of synovial fluid. The modified Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) criteria were primarily used for PJI diagnosis. Fifty-seven patients were included in the analysis group. Revision surgery was not performed in 38 patients, for different reasons (clinical group); these patients remain "Schrödinger's hips": in such cases PJI cannot be excluded nor confirmed until you "open the box". Results: The result of the AD-LF test was positive in nine patients and negative in 48 patients. Six patients were diagnosed with PJI. AD-LF sensitivity (MSIS criteria) was 83% (95% confidence interval [CI] 36-100%) and specificity was 92% (95% CI 81-98%). The positive and negative predictive value were 56% and 98%, respectively. Conclusion: The AD test is useful in addition to the existing arsenal of diagnostic tools, and can be helpful in the decision-making process. Not all patients with chronical painful THA will undergo revision surgery. Consequently, in order to determine the reliable diagnostic accuracy of this test, future PJI diagnostic studies should include a second arm of "Schrödinger's hips".

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.154-157
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• 2022

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most devastating complications that can occur after shoulder arthroplasty. Although staged revision arthroplasty is the standard treatment in many cases, surgical intervention with debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) can be an effective option for acute PJI. We report a complex case of infected reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) in a 73-year-old male. The patient had been previously treated for infected nonunion of a proximal humerus fracture caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis. He presented with a sinus tract 16 days after the implantation of RSA and was diagnosed with PJI caused by Serratia marcescens. The patient was successfully treated with DAIR and was free of infection at the last follow-up visit at 4 years postoperatively.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.202-209
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• 2022

Background: The purpose of our study was to investigate short-term outcomes of two-stage reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) with an antibiotic-loaded cement spacer for shoulder infection. Methods: Eleven patients with shoulder infection were treated by two-stage RTSA following temporary antibiotic-loaded cement spacer. Of the 11 shoulders, nine had pyogenic arthritis combined with complex conditions such as recurrent infection, extensive osteomyelitis, osteoarthritis, or massive rotator cuff tear and two had periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). The mean follow-up period was 29.9 months (range, 12-48 months) after RTSA. Clinical and radiographic outcomes were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, subjective shoulder value (SSV), and serial plain radiographs. Results: The mean time from antibiotic-loaded cement spacer to RTSA was 9.2 months (range, 1-35 months). All patients had no clinical and radiographic signs of recurrent infection at final follow-up. The mean final VAS score, ASES score, and SSV were significantly improved from 4.5, 38.6, and 29.1% before RTSA to 1.7, 75.1, and 75.9% at final follow-up, respectively. The mean forward flexion, abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation were improved from 50.0°, 50.9°, 17.7°, and sacrum level before RTSA to 127.3°, 110.0°, 51.8°, and L2 level at final follow-up, respectively. Conclusions: Two-stage RTSA with antibiotic-loaded cement spacer yields satisfactory short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes. In patients with pyogenic arthritis combined with complex conditions or PJI, two-stage RTSA with an antibiotic-loaded cement spacer would be a successful approach to eradicate infection and to improve function with pain relief.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.52-58
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• 2019

목적: 슬관절 전치환술 후 진균에 의한 감염은 드물지만 심각한 합병증으로 알려져 있으며 그 치료에 있어 항진균제 투여 기간이나 수술의 방법에 대해서는 이견이 있다. 이에 저자들은 인공 관절 주위 진균 감염에 대한 치료 결과 및 임상경과를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2006년부터 2017년까지 슬관절 전치환술 후 진균 감염으로 계명대학교 동산의료원에서 2단계 재치환술을 시행받은 10명의 환자를 같은 기간 비진균 인공 슬관절 주위 감염으로 치료받은 119명의 환자와 비교하였다. 임상적 평가는 2단계 재치환술에 의한 감염 조절의 실패율과 감염의 재발률 및 정주용 항생제 및 항진균제 사용기간, 2단계 재치환술 후 관절 운동 범위, 한국형 슬관절 점수(Korean knee score, KKS), 적혈구 침강속도(erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ESR), C-반응성 단백질(C-reactive protein, CRP)을 평가하였다. 결과: 진균이 동정된 군 총 10예 중 7예(70.0%)에서 감염조절의 실패를 보였고 일반 감염군 119예 중 7예(5.9%)에서 감염조절의 실패를 보였다(p=0.04). 진균이 동정된 군에서는 정주용 항진균제의 평균 사용기간은 15.3주로 일반 감염군에서의 정주용 항생제 평균 사용기간인 6.2주에 비해 9.1주 더 길었다(p<0.001). 감염 조절술 시행 전 슬관절 운동 범위는 두 군에서 모두 증가하였다(p=0.265). 최종 추시 시 KKS는 일반 감염군에서 평균 71.01점으로 나타났고 진균이 동정된 군에서 61.3점이었다(p=0.012). ESR과 CRP는 두 군에서 모두 감소하였으나 CRP만 두 군 간에 유의한 차이를 보였다(p=0.007). 결론: 슬관절 전치환술 후 발생한 인공관절 주위 진균 감염에 대한 수술적 치료는 일률적으로 양호한 결과를 보이지 않으므로 감염 조절술 시행 시 항진균제 혼합 시멘트 삽입과 재치환술 후 경구용 항진균제 사용을 고려하는 것이 필요하다.