Medical device-associated infections account for a large proportion of hospital-acquired
infections. A variety of opportunistic pathogens can cause implant infections, depending on …

Background Numerous published studies have explored associations between anaemia
and adverse outcomes after surgery. However, there are no evidence syntheses describing …

Importance Blood transfusion is one of the most frequently used therapies worldwide and is
associated with benefits, risks, and costs. Objective To develop a set of evidence-based …

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols produce significant clinical and
economic benefits in a range of surgical subspecialties. There is a long tradition of applying …

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze NSQIP (National Surgical Quality
Improvement Program) data to better understand the incidence, risk factors, and thirty-day …

Orthopaedic implants are recognised as important therapeutic devices in the successful
clinical management of a wide range of orthopaedic conditions. However, implant-related …

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

Background Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a major cause of morbidity after shoulder
arthroplasty. PJI epidemiology has not been well studied. We aimed to analyze the historical …

The increasing numbers of patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee
arthroplasty (TKA), combined with the rapidly growing repertoire of surgical techniques and …

Background Preoperative anemia has been associated with increased risk of allogeneic
blood transfusion and postoperative morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of preoperative …