Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Is Not Associated With a Higher Risk of Periprosthetic Joint Infections and Periprosthetic Joint Infection-related Revisions After Primary THA.

Abstract

Symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (sBPH) is a potential risk factor for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), a leading cause of implant failure and revision THA. However, the available evidence is mixed on whether this is the case.