Patients’ risk factors for periprosthetic joint infection in primary total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of 40 studies

Patients’ risk factors for periprosthetic joint infection in primary total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of 40 studies

Abstract Background Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a catastrophic complication after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Our meta-analysis aimed to identify the individual-related risk factors that predispose patients to PJI following primary THA. Methods Comprehensive literature retrieval from P...

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Main Authors: Xiaolei Ren, Lin Ling, Lin Qi, Zhongyue Liu, Wenchao Zhang, Zhimin Yang, Wanchun Wang, Chao Tu, Zhihong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Periprosthetic joint infection
PJI
Total hip arthroplasty
THA
Risk factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04647-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04647-1

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