Guidelines for the prevention, detection, and management of surgical site infections (SSI)
have been published previously. 1-3 This document is intended to update earlier guidelines …

Successful solid organ transplantation reflects meticulous attention to the details of
immunosuppression, balancing risks for graft rejection against risks for infection. The “net …

Background As the incidence of primary total joint arthroplasty rises in the United States, it is
important to investigate how this will impact rates of revision arthroplasty. The purpose of this …

Despite advancements and improvements in methods for preventing infection, periprosthetic
joint infection (PJI) is a significant complication following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) …

Abstract Background Although HbA1c is commonly used for assessing glycemic control
before surgery, there is no consensus regarding its role and the appropriate threshold in …

An increasing number of orthopedic operations are being carried out in an older population
in whom the prevalence of diabetes is dramatically increasing. People having surgery with …

Background Intraarticular injections are both diagnostic and therapeutic for patients with
osteoarthritis. A potential risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total hip arthroplasty …

It has been estimated that by 2030, the number of patients with diabetes aged> 64 years will
be> 82 million in underdeveloped countries, and> 48 million in developed countries …

Background The association between inadequate glycemic control and surgical site
infection (SSI) following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) remains unclear. The aim of this study is …

Background Total joint arthroplasty has historically been very successful for most patients,
yet some still incur a complication. In an era of value-based care, certain efforts need to be …