Hip
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Inadequate Prophylaxis Linked to Surgical Site Infections
Major Finding: Complex surgical site infections occurred in 1.5% of 207,053 who underwent CABG and in 0.7% of 495,529 patients who had primary hip...
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Obesity Does Not Dampen Hip Replacement Benefits
Major Finding: Average pretotal hip replacement Oxford hip scores for patients with BMIs below 30 kg/m2 were in the upper teens; their...
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Arthritis in Other Joints Worsens Outcomes of Knee Replacement Surgery*
Major Finding: About 46% of 494 primary total knee replacement candidates reported pain or other problems in four or more other joints. Data...
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Rigorous Exercise May Delay Hip Replacement
Major Finding: After going through a rigorous 3-month exercise program, 40% (22) of patients with hip osteoarthritis got a hip replacement within...
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Three Factors Increase Risk for Hip Replacement Revision
Major Finding: Patients had a higher revision risk after a total hip replacement if, at the time of their initial surgery, they had a BMI greater...