scholarly journals Pseudotumor of the Hip due to Fungal Prosthetic Joint Infection

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Artiaco ◽  
Andrea Ferrero ◽  
Frediano Boggio ◽  
Giulia Colzani
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Joint Infection ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Joint Infections ◽  
Prosthetic Joint ◽  
Metal Ion Release ◽  
Prosthetic Joint Infections

Pseudotumors associated with total hip arthroplasty have been associated with metal-on-metal and metal-on-polyethylene total hip arthroplasties due to a granulomatous foreign-body reaction to methyl methacrylate, polyethylene, or metal ion release, but they have not been related to prosthetic joint infections. In this paper, we report an unusual case ofCandida albicanstotal hip arthroplasty infection, causing a large inflammatory pseudotumor of the hip joint. Fungal periprosthetic joint infections are a rare clinical entity and difficult to diagnose, and a pseudotumor may be part of their clinical presentation. They should be suspected in immunodeficient host patients when clinical symptoms of prosthetic joint infections are observed.

scholarly journals Increasing risk of prosthetic joint infection after total hip arthroplasty

2012 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 449-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Håvard Dale ◽  
Anne M Fenstad ◽  
Geir Hallan ◽  
Leif I Havelin ◽  
Ove Furnes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Prosthetic Joint Infection ◽  
Joint Infection ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Prosthetic Joint ◽  
Increasing Risk

scholarly journals Metal Ion Release, Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in Large Diameter Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty at Long-Term Follow-Up

Diagnostics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 941
Author(s):  
Assunta Pozzuoli ◽  
Antonio Berizzi ◽  
Alberto Crimì ◽  
Elisa Belluzzi ◽  
Anna Chiara Frigo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Ion Release ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Metal On Metal ◽  
Metal Ion Release

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) with metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings have shown problems of biocompatibility linked to metal ion release at the local level causing an adverse reaction to metal debris (ARMD) and at a systemic level. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes, and metal ion concentrations in the blood and urine of patients who underwent THA with the LIMA Met-Met hip system. Patients with ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) bearings were included as a control group. In this study, 68 patients were enrolled: 34 with MoM THAs and 34 with CoC THAs. Patients were evaluated clinically (Harris Hip Score, SF-36) and radiologically at a median of 7.4 years after surgery. Whole blood and urinary cobalt and chromium levels were also assessed. Both types of implants were comparable in terms of clinical and functional results. Ion levels were significantly higher in the MoM group compared with CoC group 7 years after surgery. No correlations were found between metal ion levels and patient demographics, functional and radiological outcomes, and prosthesis features. Patient monitoring is thus advised to establish if prosthesis revision is necessary, especially in the case of MoM THA.

Total hip arthroplasty in patients affected by poliomyelitis

2018 ◽  
Vol 100-B (6) ◽  
pp. 733-739 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. M. DeDeugd ◽  
K. I. Perry ◽  
W. H. Trousdale ◽  
M. J. Taunton ◽  
D. G. Lewallen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Joint Infection ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Radiographic Outcomes ◽  
Prosthetic Joint ◽  
Unaffected Control ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
History Of

Aims The aims of this study were to determine the clinical and radiographic outcomes, implant survivorship, and complications of patients with a history of poliomyelitis undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) in affected limbs and unaffected limbs of this same population. Patients and Methods A retrospective review identified 51 patients (27 male and 24 female, 59 hips) with a mean age of 66 years (38 to 88) and with the history of poliomyelitis who underwent THA for degenerative arthritis between 1970 and 2012. Immigrant status, clinical outcomes, radiographic results, implant survival, and complications were recorded. Results In all, 32 THAs (63%) were performed on an affected limb, while 27 (37%) were performed on an unaffected limb. The overall ten-year survivorship free from aseptic loosening, any revision, or any reoperation were 91% (95% CI 0.76 to 0.99), 91% (95% CI 0.64 to 0.97) and 87% (95% CI 0.61 to 0.95), respectively. There were no revisions for prosthetic joint infection. There were no significant differences in any of the above parameters if THA was on the affected or unaffected control limbs. Conclusion Patients with a history of poliomyelitis who undergo THA on the affected or unaffected limbs have similar results with overall survivorship and complication rates to those reported results in patients undergoing THA for osteoarthritis. At long-term follow-up, previous clinical concerns about increased hip instability due to post-polio abductor weakness were not observed. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:733–9.

Fungal prosthetic joint infection in total hip or knee arthroplasty

2019 ◽  
Vol 101-B (5) ◽  
pp. 589-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Theil ◽  
T. Schmidt-Braekling ◽  
G. Gosheger ◽  
E. A. Idelevich ◽  
B. Moellenbeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Joint Infection ◽  
Treatment Success ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Musculoskeletal Infection ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Joint Infections ◽  
Prosthetic Joint ◽  
Prosthetic Joint Infections

Aims Fungal prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are rare and account for about 1% of total PJIs. Our aim was to present clinical and microbiological results in treating these patients with a two-stage approach and antifungal spacers. Patients and Methods We retrospectively reviewed our institutional database and identified 26 patients with positive fungal cultures and positive Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) criteria for PJI who were treated between 2009 and 2017. We identified 18 patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA) and eight patients with total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The surgical and antifungal treatment, clinical and demographic patient data, complications, relapses, and survival were recorded and analyzed. Results The median follow-up was 33 months. The success rate was 38.5% (10/26). Fluconazole resistance was found in 15%. Bacterial co-infection was common in 44% of patients for THA and 66% of patients with TKA. Mortality, reoperations, and treatment failure were common complications. Conclusion Treatment with a two-stage exchange is a possible option for treatment, although fungal infections have a high failure rate. Therapeutic factors for treatment success remain unclear. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2019;101-B:589–595.

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