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Investigating Periprosthetic Fracture Cultures in Arthroplasty
Sponsor: University of Chicago
Summary
This study aims to improve how doctors diagnose infections in patients with broken bones around joint replacements. Currently, there are no clear guidelines to help determine when an infection is present, making treatment decisions difficult. By studying how often infections are found through lab tests and identifying factors that predict infection, the investigators hope to create better ways to diagnose and care for these patients.
Official title: Investigating Periprosthetic Fracture Culture Positivity in Patients With Hip and Knee Arthroplasties
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2025-10-01
Completion Date
2027-10-31
Last Updated
2025-12-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Not applicable- observational study
The investigators are only looking to see the rate of positivity of the cultures as well as what the organisms that are found in the cultures are.
Locations (1)
The University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States