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Risk Factors for Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Qunn Jid Lee, Wai Ping Mak, Yiu Chung Wong

Journal of orthopaedic surgery · 2015 · 50 citations · 25 references

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Abstract

Comorbidities are a risk factor for PJI. Perioperative optimisation of comorbidities and the use of antibiotic-loaded cement in patients with severe comorbidities should be considered.

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