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(T84.5) Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis
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5 200 166 in individuals diagnosis infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis confirmed
Diagnosis infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis is diagnosed Women are 14.64% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis - Men aged 65-69 and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis - what does this mean
An infection and inflammatory reaction due to an internal joint prosthesis can occur when bacteria enter the joint space after surgery, leading to an infection and an inflammatory response. this can be caused by a variety of factors, such as poor surgical technique, inadequate sterilization of the prosthesis and surrounding tissues, or an inadequate immune response.
What happens during the disease - infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis
Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis is caused by the presence of an artificial joint prosthesis, which acts as a foreign body in the joint. this can lead to the introduction of bacteria or other microorganisms, which can cause an infection. the body's natural response to this foreign body is an inflammatory reaction, which can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the joint.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- X-ray of the affected joint
- Blood tests to look for signs of infection and inflammation
- Joint aspiration to check for infection
- CT scan to look for signs of infection or inflammation
- MRI to look for signs of infection or inflammation
- Ultrasound to look for signs of infection or inflammation
- Biopsy of the affected joint
- Arthroscopy to look for signs of infection or inflammation
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce inflammation and infection due to internal joint prosthesis.
- Administer antibiotics to reduce infection.
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medication to reduce inflammation.
- Perform a surgical procedure to remove the infected prosthesis.
- Replace the infected prosthesis with a new one.
- Perform physical therapy to improve joint mobility and reduce pain.
- Provide lifestyle advice to reduce stress on the joint.
24 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis - Prevention
To prevent infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis, proper preoperative and postoperative care should be taken, including thorough cleaning of the surgical site, use of appropriate antibiotics, and regular follow-up visits to monitor the prosthesis. additionally, patients should be educated about proper hygiene and the importance of following their treatment plan.