Lancet 25 July 2018 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(18)30345-1
- Analysis of National Joint Registry data for 623,253 hip replacement procedures carried out in England and Wales from 2003 to 2013 provides useful quantification of the risk of revision surgery due to infection. The paper highlights non-modifiable risks that will allow for improved counselling of patients prior to surgery and targeting of follow up as well as modifiable risk factors that can be used to reduce the risk of infection for patients undergoing hip replacement
- (NIHR Signal available here.)
