Do urinary tract infections affect the rate of periprosthetic joint infections in patients who underwent arthroplasty surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Do urinary tract infections affect the rate of periprosthetic joint infections in patients who underwent arthroplasty surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a significant issue in orthopedic surgery. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) have been identified as potential causes of PJI; however, evidence is inconclusive. Understanding these relationships is critical for improving therap...

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Main Authors: Antoninus Hengky, Malvin Tandry, Kevin Gracia Pratama, Pauliana Pauliana, Christopher Kusumajaya, Astrawinata Guatama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-05-01
Series:Tzu Chi Medical Journal
Subjects:
arthroplasty
asymptomatic bacteriuria
periprosthetic joint infection
urinary tract infection
Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_309_23
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