Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Patients With Arthroplasty Undergoing Perioperative Colonoscopy
Ashley B. Anderson,
Sean E. Slaven,
Nora L. Watson
et al.
Abstract:ImportancePeriprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a rare but devastating complication. Most patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) also need routine screening colonoscopy, in which transient bacteremia may be a potential source for hematogenous PJI. Patients and surgeons must decide on an optimal time span or sequence for these 2 generally elective procedures, but no such guidelines currently exist.ObjectiveTo evaluate associations of colonoscopy with the risk of post-TJA PJI for the development of… Show more
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