Sonication contribution to identifying prosthetic joint infection with Ralstonia pickettii: a case report and review of the literature

Sonication contribution to identifying prosthetic joint infection with Ralstonia pickettii: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background In the context of an increase number of primary and revision total hip and total knee arthroplasty performed yearly, an increased risk of complication is expected. Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains the most common and feared arthroplasty complication. Ralstonia pickettii i...

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Main Authors: Rares Mircea Birlutiu, Mihai Dan Roman, Razvan Silviu Cismasiu, Sorin Radu Fleaca, Crina Maria Popa, Manuela Mihalache, Victoria Birlutiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Ralstonia pickettii
Prosthetic joint infection
Sonication
Biofilm
Spacer
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1678-y

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