Do Preoperative Corticosteroid Injections Increase the Risk of Infection after Shoulder Arthroscopy or Shoulder Arthroplasty? A Systematic Review

Do Preoperative Corticosteroid Injections Increase the Risk of Infection after Shoulder Arthroscopy or Shoulder Arthroplasty? A Systematic Review

Introduction: Corticosteroid injections have demonstrated short-term benefits for shoulder pain. This symptomatic treatment method is used in various inflammatory conditions that affect the shoulder joint. Corticosteroid joint injections are not without risks and complications. Adverse effects have...

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Main Authors: Ludovico Lucenti, Flora Maria Chiara Panvini, Claudia de Cristo, Damiano Rapisarda, Marco Sapienza, Gianluca Testa, Vito Pavone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
PJI
preoperative corticosteroid injection
periprosthetic infection
arthroscopy
arthroplasty
shoulder
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/5/543

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