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The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 103-B, Issue 1 | Pages 16 - 17
1 Jan 2021
McNally M Sousa R Wouthuyzen-Bakker M Chen AF Soriano A Vogely HC Clauss M Higuera CA Trebše R


The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 103-B, Issue 1 | Pages 18 - 25
1 Jan 2021
McNally M Sousa R Wouthuyzen-Bakker M Chen AF Soriano A Vogely HC Clauss M Higuera CA Trebše R

Aims

The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) can be difficult. All current diagnostic tests have problems with accuracy and interpretation of results. Many new tests have been proposed, but there is no consensus on the place of many of these in the diagnostic pathway. Previous attempts to develop a definition of PJI have not been universally accepted and there remains no reference standard definition.

Methods

This paper reports the outcome of a project developed by the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS), and supported by the Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) Study Group for Implant-Associated Infections (ESGIAI). It comprised a comprehensive review of the literature, open discussion with Society members and conference delegates, and an expert panel assessment of the results to produce the final guidance.


Bone & Joint Research
Vol. 7, Issue 1 | Pages 85 - 93
1 Jan 2018
Saleh A George J Faour M Klika AK Higuera CA

Objectives

The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is difficult and requires a battery of tests and clinical findings. The purpose of this review is to summarize all current evidence for common and new serum biomarkers utilized in the diagnosis of PJI.

Methods

We searched two literature databases, using terms that encompass all hip and knee arthroplasty procedures, as well as PJI and statistical terms reflecting diagnostic parameters. The findings are summarized as a narrative review.