Clinical Trial: Exploring Novel Diagnostic Tools for Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Prosthesis-Related Infections
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Exploring the Value of the Reporter Gene Assay and Flow Cytometry of Synovial Fluid in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty as a Diagnostic Tool for Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Brief Summary:
Joint replacement is a valuable surgical intervention that improves quality of life, provides pain relief, and restores function of patients.However, some patients need revision surgery due to failure of the implant, with periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remaining a rare but serious complication following total hip (THA) and knee (TKA) arthroplasty.Diagnosing PJI is a major challenge as no diagnostic test with absolute accuracy exists.The diagnosis is based on a combination of clinical findings, laboratory…
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