Risk factors associated with surgical site infections following joint replacement surgery: a narrative review
Abstract Background Surgical site infection following joint replacement surgery is still a significant complication, resulting in repeated surgery, prolonged antibiotic therapy, extended postoperative hospital stay, periprosthetic joint infection, and increased morbidity and mortality. This review d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Arthroplasty |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42836-022-00113-y |