Articles Tagged With: joint
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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
Fatal ESBL Infection from Fecal Microbiota Transplant; Second Joint Infection When One Prosthetic Gets Infected?
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Pitfalls in Treating Hand Emergencies
Traumatic and nontraumatic conditions involving the hand are among the more common clinical events seen in emergency departments. This article reviews the pitfalls that clinicians who encounter acute hand conditions must navigate successfully.
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What Is the Risk of Joint Prosthesis Infection Resulting From Bacteremia?
The risk of periprosthetic joint infection resulting from bacteremia depends on the organism.
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Oral Antibiotics Are Noninferior to Intravenous for Bone and Joint Infections
In a randomized, controlled trial of adult patients with bone or joint infections, researchers found oral antibiotic therapy was noninferior to intravenous therapy based on treatment failure at one year.
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Common Foot Problems in Primary Care
Foot problems are a common complaint to primary care physicians and often mirror the patient’s general health, such as autoimmune disorders, endocrine disorders, neuropathies, and vasculopathies.
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Infection After Placement of Antibiotic Spacers in Prosthetic Joints
Researchers reviewed a case series of 51 patients who received retained “destination spacers” after resection of infected joint prostheses. The researchers noted a significant association between the presence of preoperative sinus drainage and re-infection. Longterm antimicrobial suppression after retention of a destination spacer did not result in significant prevention of re-infections.
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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
Metagenomics for Prosthetic Joint Infection; Helicobacter pylori: A Mini Primer
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Mammalian Bites
Bites, whether dog, cat, or human, are a common reason for emergency department visits.This article reviews the complexities of different types of bites ED providers may encounter and issues regarding closure and antibiotic prophylaxis, in addition to vaccination concerns.
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Joint Arthrocentesis in the Emergency Department
The ability to rapidly recognize infection, as well as distinguish inflammatory arthropathy from infection, crystal arthropathy, and osteoarthritis, makes arthrocentesis a valuable and sometimes essential emergency medicine procedure.
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The Joint Commission Updates Notification Policy
The Joint Commission recently updated its policy regarding notification of changes within accredited organizations, requiring advance notice before the move is made.