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

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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.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Clin Orthop Relat Res

Title: Clinical orthopaedics and related research

Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

ISSN (Electronic): 1528-1132

ISSN (Print): 0009-921X

Publication date (Electronic): Jul 14 2023

Volume: 482

Issue: 1

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[1 ] Medstar Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA.

[2 ] MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.

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Publisher Item ID: 00003086-990000000-01267

DOI: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000002766

PMC ID: 10723855

PubMed ID: 37458699

SO-VID: 28280824-2df5-4ca8-90ae-94a78dac9fcf

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