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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...
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