International Consensus on Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Description of the Consensus Process

CORR Insights®: The Alpha-defensin Test for Periprosthetic Joint Infection Outperforms the Leukocyte Esterase Test Strip

“…While we have myriad of implants and spacers to treat it, we lack good diagnostic tools to detect and confirm the presence of PJI. Arthroplasty surgeons should familiarize themselves with the modification of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society's definition as formulated by the international consensus meeting on PJI in 2013 [1,4].…”

Cochrane in CORR ®: Topical Application of Tranexamic Acid for the Reduction of Bleeding (Review)

“…Several expert panel consensus statements have endorsed routine use of topical tranexamic acid for hip and knee arthroplasty, but there are currently no major guideline recommendations for orthopaedic surgeons [2,6]. In order to determine the direction and strength of a recommendation, guidelines panels should integrate confidence in the pooled effect estimates, the balance of desirable and undesirable outcomes among alternative management strategies, the values and preferences of typical patients, and the potential use of healthcare resources [1].…”

CORR Insights®: Short-term Complications Have More Effect on Cost-effectiveness of THA than Implant Longevity

“…We encourage orthopaedic researchers to continue the efforts in the identification of affordable and effective markers. Last year's international consensus meeting on PJI [1] should be periodically repeated to assess the best available evidence and scientifically delineate the best practices aimed at the prevention and treatment of this devastating complication.…”