Risk Factors for Infection Following Total Joint Arthroplasty in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abstract

Steroid doses over 15 mg/day, being underweight and having coronary artery disease were associated with significant increases in the risk of post-arthroplasty infection in rheumatoid arthritis. Maximal tapering of prednisone and comorbidity risk reduction must be addressed in the peri-operative management strategy.

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