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Had a Joint Replaced? Your Infection Risk May Rise After Chemotherapy

MONDAY, May 27, 2024 – If you're one of the millions of Americans walking around with a new knee or hip, your odds for an infection in that joint rise if you ever have to undergo cancer...

Risk for Periprosthetic Joint Infections Increased With Chemo After Arthroplasty

FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 – Postoperative chemotherapy is associated with an increased incidence of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) among patients with total joint arthroplasties, according to a...

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