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Origin and characteristics of haematogenous periprosthetic joint infection by Rakow, A., Perka, C., Trampuz, A., Renz, N.

“…Recognition of infectious origin of haematogenous periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) is crucial. We investigated the primary focus and characteristics of…”
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The serum level of C-reactive protein alone cannot be used for the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infections, especially in those caused by organisms of low virulence by Akgün, D, Müller, M, Perka, C, Winkler, T

“…The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of C-reactive protein (CRP)-negative prosthetic joint infection (PJI) and evaluate…”
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Reconstruction of acetabular defects with porous tantalum shells and augments in revision total hip arthroplasty at ten-year follow-up by Löchel, J, Janz, V, Hipfl, C, Perka, C, Wassilew, G I

“…AimsThe use of trabecular metal (TM) shells supported by augments has provided good mid-term results after revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients…”
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A standardized interdisciplinary algorithm for the treatment of prosthetic joint infections: outcome in a centralized and specialized department by Karczewski, D, Winkler, T, Renz, N, Trampuz, A, Lieb, E, Perka, C, Müller, M

“…AimsIn 2013, we introduced a specialized, centralized, and interdisciplinary team in our institution that applied a standardized diagnostic and treatment…”
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Recommendations for return to sports after total hip arthroplasty are becoming less restrictive as implants improve by Vu-Han, T., Hardt, S., Ascherl, R., Gwinner, C., Perka, C.

“…Introduction Total hip arthroplasty (THA) surgeries are expected to exponentially increase in the upcoming years, likely because of the overall broader…”
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Ceramic on ceramic arthroplasty of the hip: new materials confirm appropriate use in young patients by Sentuerk, U, von Roth, P, Perka, C

“…The leading indication for revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains aseptic loosening owing to wear. The younger, more active patients currently…”
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Mechanical failure of 113 uncemented modular revision femoral components: risk factors for fracture and failure with a case control comparison analysis by Krueger, D R, K-P, Guenther, Deml, M C, Perka, C

“…AimsWe evaluated a large database with mechanical failure of a single uncemented modular femoral component, used in revision hip arthroplasty, as the end point…”
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Increasing grades of frontal deformities in knee osteoarthritis are not associated with ligamentous ankle instabilities by Graef, F., Rühling, M., Gwinner, C., Hommel, H., Tsitsilonis, S., Perka, C.

“…Purpose Varus or valgus deformities in knee osteoarthritis may have a crucial impact on ankle subtalar range of motion (ROM) and ligamentous stability. The…”
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Correction of excessive intraarticular varus deformities in total knee arthroplasty is associated with deteriorated postoperative ankle function by Graef, Frank, Falk, R., Tsitsilonis, S., Perka, C., Zahn, R. K., Hommel, H.

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to demonstrate, whether the degree of limb alignment correction in varus knee osteoarthritis correlated with an increase in…”
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Accuracy of tibial positioning in the frontal plane: a prospective study comparing conventional and innovative techniques in total knee arthroplasty by Zahn, R. K., Graef, F., Conrad, J. L., Renner, L., Perka, C., Hommel, H.

“…Background Coronal alignment of the tibial component determines functional outcome and survival in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Innovative techniques for…”
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Tranexamic acid reduces the blood loss and blood transfusion requirements following peri-acetabular osteotomy by Wassilew, G I, Perka, C, Janz, V, Krämer, M, Renner, L

“…We have investigated the effect of using tranexamic acid (TXA) during peri-acetabular osteotomy (PAO) on peri-operative blood loss and blood transfusion…”
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A positive bacterial culture during re-implantation is associated with a poor outcome in two-stage exchange arthroplasty for deep infection by Akgün, D, Müller, M, Perka, C, Winkler, T

“…The aim of this study was to identify the incidence of positive cultures during the second stage of a two-stage revision arthroplasty and to analyse the…”
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The fate of Baker's cyst after total knee arthroplasty by Hommel, H, Perka, C, Kopf, S

“…It is widely held that most Baker's cysts resolve after treatment of the intra-articular knee pathology. The present study aimed to evaluate the fate of…”
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Cup-cage reconstruction for severe acetabular bone loss and pelvic discontinuity: Mid-term Results of a Consecutive Series of 35 Cases by Hipfl, C, Janz, V, Löchel, J, Perka, C, Wassilew, G I

“…Severe acetabular bone loss and pelvic discontinuity (PD) present particular challenges in revision total hip arthroplasty. To deal with such complex…”
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Improved identification of polymicrobial infection in total knee arthroplasty through sonicate fluid cultures by Janz, V., Wassilew, G. I., Kribus, M., Trampuz, A., Perka, C.

“…Introduction Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the leading cause for early failure of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). An insufficient diagnosis of the…”
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Do post-operative changes of neck-shaft angle and femoral component anteversion have an effect on clinical outcome following uncemented total hip arthroplasty? by Müller, M, Abdel, M P, Wassilew, G I, Duda, G, Perka, C

“…The accurate reconstruction of hip anatomy and biomechanics is thought to be important in achieveing good clinical outcomes following total hip arthroplasty…”
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Therapy of chronic extensor mechanism deficiency after total knee arthroplasty using a monofilament polypropylene mesh by Fuchs, M, Gwinner, C, Meißner, N, Pfitzner, T, Perka, C., von Roth, P.

“…IntroductionLesions of the quadriceps or patellar tendon after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are a rare but serious complication which, if left untreated, can…”
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High failure rates in treatment of streptococcal periprosthetic joint infection: results from a seven-year retrospective cohort study by Akgün, D, Trampuz, A, Perka, C, Renz, N

“…To investigate the outcomes of treatment of streptococcal periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) involving total knee and hip arthroplasties. Streptococcal PJI…”
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Immunological characterization of the early human fracture hematoma by Hoff, Paula, Gaber, T., Strehl, C., Schmidt-Bleek, K., Lang, A., Huscher, D., Burmester, G. R., Schmidmaier, G., Perka, C., Duda, G. N., Buttgereit, F.

“…The initial inflammatory phase of fracture healing is of great importance for the clinical outcome. We aimed to develop a detailed time-dependent analysis of…”
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Goal-directed fluid therapy using uncalibrated pulse contour analysis and balanced crystalloid solutions during hip revision arthroplasty: a quality implementation project by Trauzeddel, R F, Leitner, M, Dehé, L, Nordine, M, Piper, S K, Habicher, M, Sander, M, Perka, C, Treskatsch, S

“…To implement a goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) protocol using crystalloids in hip revision arthroplasty surgery within a quality management project at a…”
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