Patients who develop a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after a total hip replacement have more than a five-fold increased risk of mortality within 10 years, according to new research ...

Diabetes may not only lead to joint pain that can severely damage your knee but also increase the risk of infections and ...

A new study finds that periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) after hip replacement can increase the risk of death by over five times within 10 yrs. The research highlights the urgent need for ...

According to new research, patients who experience a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following a total hip replacement have a five-fold greater risk of death within a ten-year period. Study ...

If the infection affects your prosthesis, you may need another hip replacement. To lower your risk of infection, your doctor may make some changes to your RA medications.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of obesity on the incidence of serious complications after revision total hip arthroplasty, over a period of up to 5 years.

Hip Replacement Infection: Researchers from ICES, Sunnybrook Research Institute, and the Department of Surgery at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto examined the long ...

Learn about the essentials of hip replacement surgery, including candidates, procedure details, recovery guidance, and managing risks. Explore tips for optimal surgery preparation.

As with all major surgeries, a hip replacement procedure is associated with several complications and risks, some of which may even be life threatening. The risk of complications is low, but some ...

Infection, nerve damage, blood clots, anesthesia side effects, bone fracture and blood vessel injury are all possible complications of hip replacement surgery. But in general, these complications ...

The study noted that more than half of diabetic patients suffer from joint-related conditions and may eventually require hip ...