As total joint replacement surgical technology has improved over the past, but a vital part of care — infection prevention methods — have largely remained stagn ...

Prosthetic joint implantations improve patients' quality ... being assessed for periprosthetic knee infections. Although bone scintigraphy may be useful for screening purposes, combined leukocyte ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a progressive disease that ultimately damages the entire joint. Knee OA should initially be treated conservatively, but surgery should be considered if symptoms ...

two orthopedic surgeons' organizations have issued new guidance on preventing periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) when patients undergo dental procedures before or after hip and knee replacements.

Over time, knee cartilage can deteriorate due to years of wear and tear. Since the knees take an enormous amount of pressure and stress as we move about, cartilage loss can lead to disabling knee pain ...

Prosthetic joint infections are often classified as early or late postoperative infections. Late infections are typically defined as infection that occurs at least 3 months after the prosthesis ...

A new study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery showed that when glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP ...

Amputation is looming for a Concordia Hip & Knee Institute patient. In an effort to save the limb, doctors have partnered with a Winnipeg-based company to try a new joint infection therapy.