A Higher Altitude Is Associated with Increased Incidence of Infections following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Nabil Z KhanStefan N HamawayMiriam D WeisbergAndrew R HornRushabh M VakhariaAfshin E Razi

Published in: Hip & pelvis (2021)

This study demonstrated that primary THA procedures performed at an elevation higher than 4,000 ft are associated with longer in-hospital LOS, higher rates of SSIs, PJIs, and costs of care. Orthopedists and other healthcare professionals can use this information to provide adequate education for these patients regarding the potential complications that may occur following their procedure.

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end stage renal disease
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