The impact of systemic lupus erythematosus on the risk of infection after total hip arthroplasty: a nationwide population-based matched cohort study.

Chien-Hao ChenTien-Hsing ChenYu-Sheng LinDave W ChenChi-Chin SunLiang-Tseng KuoShih-Chieh Shao

Published in: Arthritis research & therapy (2020)

SLE is a risk factor for developing late superficial wound infection and PJI, but not for early postoperative complications following THA. Clinical presentations should be monitored to avoid misdiagnosis of PJI in SLE patients after THA.

Keyphrases

systemic lupus erythematosus
disease activity
total hip arthroplasty
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
surgical site infection