A rare case of contact allergic dermatitis from metal knee joint prostheses is presented. The low incidence of allergic contact dermatitis from metal prostheses is surprising, especially given the ...

Arthroplasty-associated infection, or periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), is a rare disease and is clinically distinct from native bone or joint infection. PJI involves interactions between ...

But not anymore — Ferree was one of the first patients to get a new implant with Dr. Richard Tosti at Rothman Orthopaedics. "What's exciting about this implant is that I think it shows a new step ...

Researchers have developed a prosthetic joint that connects directly to the forearm bones of an amputee, allowing them to use a prosthesis with a wrist-like rotary movement. Use of the new joint could ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Prosthetic joint replacement surgery changes the lives of millions annually, but complications, including ...

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 ...

One-stage versus two-stage revision of prosthetic joint infection (PJI): It's a topic that has been up for debate in the orthopedic surgery community. A clinical practice guideline from the Infectious ...

Research led by Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin has found that metal particles from artificial joint implants can enter the central nervous system and accumulate in cerebrospinal fluid, raising ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Results of a study showed aspirin was linked with lower rates of early, deep prosthetic joint infection after ...

A finger joint replacement involves removing a damaged or worn joint from the finger and putting in an artificial one. Also called an arthroplasty, this type of surgery is most commonly used in cases ...

Arthroplasty is joint replacement surgery. People may undergo arthroplasty to treat arthritis or other joint problems if nonsurgical treatments have not worked. During an arthroplasty, surgeons remove ...