Cichos, K. H., et al., 2024. Rapid detection of periprosthetic joint infections. Clin. Lab. Int.

Abstract
This review examines periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) detection, highlighting the limitations of traditional methods and introducing isothermal microcalorimetry (IMC) as an innovative tool. IMC offers rapid, sensitive PJI detection, overcoming the challenges of culture-based and molecular diagnostics. Its potential applications in real-time monitoring, treatment efficacy, and research signify a potentially significant advancement in PJI management.

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