Do prior intra-articular injections impact on the risk of periprosthetic joint infection in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty? A meta-analysis of the current evidences with a focus on the timing of injection before surgery.

Michela SaraccoVincenzo CirielloFabio D'AngeloLuigi ZagraGiuseppe SolarinoGiandomenico Logroscino

Published in: EFORT open reviews (2023)

Intra-articular injection is a procedure that may increase the risk of developing periprosthetic infection. This risk is higher if the injection is performed less than 3 months before hip replacement.

Keyphrases

total hip arthroplasty
ultrasound guided
patients undergoing
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
total hip
acute coronary syndrome
percutaneous coronary intervention