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Joint Infection After Hip Replacement Tied to Fivefold Higher Risk for Death Over 10 Years
MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2024 – Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) within one year of total hip arthroplasty is associated with a more than fivefold increased risk for mortality within 10 years, according...
Preop Lab Values May ID Risk of Postarthroplasty Joint Infection in Morbid Obesity
THURSDAY, July 25, 2024 – Certain preoperative laboratory values may predict risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) among individuals with morbid obesity undergoing arthroplasty, according to...
Race, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Age-Adjusted Prevalence of Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 – The age-adjusted prevalence of arthritis varies by race and ethnicity, with higher prevalence seen among American Indian/Alaska Native adults, according to a study...
Had a Joint Replaced? Your Infection Risk May Rise After Chemotherapy
MONDAY, May 27, 2024 – If you're one of the millions of Americans walking around with a new knee or hip, your odds for an infection in that joint rise if you ever have to undergo cancer...
Risk for Periprosthetic Joint Infections Increased With Chemo After Arthroplasty
FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 – Postoperative chemotherapy is associated with an increased incidence of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) among patients with total joint arthroplasties, according to a...
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