A Faster, More Accurate Method for Diagnosing Septic Arthritis?
There are some orthopaedic conditions for which a delay in treatment of even a few hours can lead to poor …
What’s New in Musculoskeletal Infection 2022Â
Recent studies on periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) and other topics are presented in the JBJS Guest Editorial “What’s New …
New Study Provides Vital Clue to Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Surgical site infections (SSIs) can be devastating complications for orthopaedic patients. A new study published in Nature advances our understanding …
Antibiotic Stewardship in Orthopaedic CareÂ
All orthopaedic surgeons must carefully decide on which prophylactic antibiotic to prescribe when a patient or a young patient’s parent …
Hardware Removal: Surgeons BewareÂ
The removal of metal fixation devices (hardware removal) is one of the 10 most frequently performed surgical procedures in orthopaedics. …
PJI: Exploring the Diagnostic Potential of Mass SpectrometryÂ
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a challenging complication in orthopaedics. These infections are often related to low-virulence organisms, and the …
In Pursuit of Alternative Antibiotics for Use in PMMA Bone Cement
The incorporation of antibiotics within polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) has been widely used over recent decades for managing infection following skeletal …
What’s New in Musculoskeletal Infection 2021
Every month, JBJS publishes a review of the most pertinent and impactful studies published in the orthopaedic literature during the …
JBJS Author Insights: Dr. Anne Bass
Co-author Anne R. Bass, MD discusses the new JBJS study “Periprosthetic Joint Infection Is Associated with an Increased Risk …