The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 24, Issue: 2, Page: e36

Morbid Obesity, Diabetes, Younger Age and Unilateral Patients Have Elevated Total Joint Replacement Infection Rates

Robert A. Malinzak; Merrill A. Ritter; Michael E. Berend; John B. Meding; Emily M. Olberding; Kenneth E. Davis
Ankle Elbow Hip Knee Shoulder Wrist
Total joint replacement infection is a complication that negatively affects outcomes. Any means to minimize this complication will afford surgeons and patients with improved outcomes and minimize societal costs.

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