How do pre-operative intra-articular injections impact periprosthetic joint infection risk following primary total hip arthroplasty? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Amanda AvilaMichael T DoAlexander J AcuñaLinsen T SamuelTarun K Jella

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2022)

Our findings suggest that patients requiring THA should wait at least 3-months following IAI to reduce post-operative infection risk. This information can help inform patients considering OA management options, as well as adult reconstruction surgeons during preoperative optimization.

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