The impact of systemic lupus erythematosus on the risk of infection after total hip arthroplasty: a nationwide population-based matched cohort study

The impact of systemic lupus erythematosus on the risk of infection after total hip arthroplasty: a nationwide population-based matched cohort study

Abstract Background We aimed to assess the impact of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) on the risk of infection after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods We identified patients undergoing primary THA (1996–2013) in Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). Patients were then div...

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Main Authors: Chien-Hao Chen, Tien-Hsing Chen, Yu-Sheng Lin, Dave W. Chen, Chi-Chin Sun, Liang-Tseng Kuo, Shih-Chieh Shao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Total hip arthroplasty
Periprosthetic joint infection
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-020-02300-1

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