Digitalization and disruptive change in rheumatology.

Introduction: Recently, many sectors have seen disruptive changes due to the rapid progress in information and communication technology (ICT). The aim of this systematic literature review was to develop a first understanding of what is known about new ICTs in rheumatology and their disruptive potential.

Methods: PubMed, LIVIVO, and EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) databases were searched for relevant literature.

Outcome of short versus long interval in two-stage exchange for periprosthetic joint infection: a prospective cohort study.

Introduction: A two-stage exchange is the standard treatment approach for chronic periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). While a 6-8 week interval is commonly used before reimplantation, the optimal length of the prosthesis-free interval has not yet been determined. We evaluated the influence of a short (< 4 weeks) and long (≥ 4 weeks) interval on reinfection rate and functional outcome of hip and knee PJI.