Simple and inexpensive synovial fluid biomarkers for the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection according to the new EBJIS definition.

: diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is challenging, as no single test has absolute accuracy. The purpose of this study was to assess the utility of different simple synovial biomarkers in the diagnosis of PJI as defined by the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS). : we retrospectively identified all patients undergoing revision hip or knee arthroplasty from 2013 to 2019 on our prospectively maintained database.

Magnetic resonance imaging is able to detect patellofemoral focal cartilage injuries: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect and grade the severity of patellofemoral (PF) cartilage injuries.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted on PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases (up to July 1st 2022) to search for studies that reported the diagnostic accuracy of MRI to detect and grade PF cartilage injuries as compared to diagnostic arthroscopy. Risk of bias was judged using the QUADAS-2 tool.

Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae: prevalence in a southern European population and its association with low back pain.

Purpose: Lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV) is a congenital anomaly of the lumbosacral junction. Its prevalence is variable in the literature such as its association with low back pain. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of LSTV in a southern European population, and its correlation with low back pain.

PERCUTANEOUS MECHANICAL THROMBECTOMY IN PHLEGMASIA CERULEA DOLENS: CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW.

Introduction: Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a potentially life-threatening complication of deep venous thrombosis, causing marked swelling and sudden severe pain in the limb, associated with cyanosis, edema and compartment syndrome that together compromise arterial supply. There is no consensus on its treatment.

Case Report: A 36-year-old woman, with a history of cosmetic surgery 8 days before admission (abdominal liposuction), was admitted to the emergency department with edema, cyanosis, severe pain, decreased temperature and tenderness of the left lower limb.