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. 2022 Feb;50(2):214-216.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.11.006. Epub 2021 Nov 15.

Risk factors for surgical site infections in knee and hip arthroplasty patients

Samantha Simon  1 , Brian Hollenbeck  2
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Risk factors for surgical site infections in knee and hip arthroplasty patients

Samantha Simon et al. Am J Infect Control. 2022 Feb.

Abstract

We performed a retrospective cohort study to identify risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI) in patients with hip and knee arthroplasty in a high-volume orthopedic center with low overall SSI rates. Active smoking and revision arthroplasty both increased the risk for SSI. Former smokers were seen to have a lower SSI risk, demonstrating a potential benefit in implementing mandated smoking secession programs.

Keywords: Hip Arthroplasty; Knee Arthroplasty; Prosthetic Joint Infection; Smoking Cessation; Surgical Site Infection; Tobacco Abuse Disorder.

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