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World J Orthop. Jun 18, 2022; 13(6): 615-621
Published online Jun 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i6.615
Published online Jun 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i6.615
Patient | Microorg. 1st stage | Spacer joint aspiration | Microorg. 2nd stage | Reinfection/Persistence | Reoperation after 2nd stage | Microorg. reoperation |
1 | Negative | Negative | S. epidermidis; S. capitis | Reinfection | Yes (Multiple) | Klebsiella spp |
2 | Negative | Negative | S. epidermidis; S. cohnii | Reinfection | Yes (Debridement) | Negative |
3 | S. epidermidis; S. lugdunensis | Negative | S. epidermidis | Persistence | No | - |
4 | Negative | Negative | S. epidermidis; S. haemolyticus | Reinfection | Yes (Periprosthetic fracture) | - |
5 | Negative | Negative | S. epidermidis; C. acnes | Reinfection | No | - |
- Citation: Huguet S, Bernaus M, Gómez L, Cuchí E, Soriano A, Font-Vizcarra L. Role of joint aspiration before re-implantation in patients with a cement spacer in place. World J Orthop 2022; 13(6): 615-621
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v13/i6/615.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v13.i6.615