Septic arthritis kills 10–15% of patients, despite advances in medical treatment over the past 50 years. Is it time to revisit the question of whether, in addition to medical treatment ...
Hip pain is a common issue, especially as you age. About 14% of adults over 60 report having pain in or around their hip joint. Bone fracture, muscle strain or tear, infection, and arthritis are some ...
Seven hip joints and 7 knee joints were affected. Only 4 patients had risk factors for prosthetic joint infection (diabetes mellitus in 2, cancer in 1, and myelodysplasia in 1). The average time ...
THE death of a 'loving, caring' 89-year-old who was admitted to hospital for a broken hip was 'possibly ... the cause of death offered as sepsis secondary to joint infection, caused by a ...
Although infection after hip replacement surgery is relatively rare (around 1 in 100), the impact on patients' lives can be devastating. A new website and toolkit have been developed to help health ...
Dorit Kemsley detailed her 10-year-old son’s “difficult” battle with “septic hip” that resulted in ... is a painful infection in a joint that can come from germs that travel through ...
Prosthetic joint infection is increased in RA patients undergoing total knee replacement. Dislocation rates are increased in RA patients undergoing total hip replacement. Experience specifically ...