Prosthesis-Related Infections
"Prosthesis-Related Infections" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Infections resulting from the implantation of prosthetic devices. The infections may be acquired from intraoperative contamination (early) or hematogenously acquired from other sites (late).
| Descriptor ID |
D016459
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C01.539.685 C23.550.767.868
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| Concept/Terms |
Prosthesis-Related Infections- Prosthesis-Related Infections
- Prosthesis Related Infections
- Infections, Prosthesis-Related
- Prosthesis-Related Infection
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Prosthesis-Related Infections" by people in Profiles.
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A modified Delphi consensus on periprosthetic infection in orthopaedic oncology : a report from the Birmingham Orthopaedic Oncology Meeting (BOOM). Bone Joint J. 2025 Dec 01; 107-B(12):1352-1359.
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Dual Versus Single Antibiotic-Loaded Bone Cement in Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Arthroplasty. 2026 05; 41(5):1606-1612.
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Heterogeneity in HeartMate 3 implanting center infection management reveals opportunities for quality improvement and best practice initiatives during left ventricular assist device support. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026 01; 45(1):103-115.
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Periprosthetic Joint Infection Centers of Excellence: Moonshot or Misstep? A Survey of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Members. J Arthroplasty. 2025 10; 40(10):2540-2547.
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Infective endocarditis associated with left atrial appendage occlusion device: a contemporary systematic review. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2024 Nov; 67(8):1891-1904.
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Controversies in orthopaedic oncology. Bone Joint J. 2024 05 01; 106-B(5):425-429.
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Chlorhexidine gluconate pocket lavage to prevent cardiac implantable electronic device infection in high-risk procedures. Heart Rhythm. 2023 12; 20(12):1674-1681.
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A novel rodent model of chronic spinal implant-associated infection. Spine J. 2023 09; 23(9):1389-1399.
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A Novel Irrigant to Eliminate Planktonic Bacteria and Eradicate Biofilm Superstructure With Persistent Effect During Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2022 07; 37(7S):S647-S652.
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What do positive and negative Cutibacterium culture results in periprosthetic shoulder infection mean? A multi-institutional control study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2022 Aug; 31(8):1713-1720.