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Review
. 2020 Dec:24:1-3.
doi: 10.7812/TPP/20.013.

Identifying Risk Factors Associated With Postoperative Infection Following Elective Lower-Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty

Michelle Lespasio  1 , Michael Mont  2 , Anthony Guarino  3
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Review

Identifying Risk Factors Associated With Postoperative Infection Following Elective Lower-Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty

Michelle Lespasio et al. Perm J. 2020 Dec.

Abstract

This article addresses the importance of identifying risk factors associated with postoperative infection following elective lower-extremity total joint arthroplasty. Specifically, this review discusses risk factors recognized by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons that should be carefully considered and assessed by the orthopaedic team in collaboration with the primary care provider before proceeding with surgery.

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