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Infection rate following first-time joint implants in 1978 at the new England baptist hospital: a preliminary report

G Miley, R N Gagnon, A Scheller

    Orthopedics
    |May 15, 2014
    PubMed

    Insights

    A 1978 study of 390 first-time joint implants found an overall infection rate of 1.03%. This included three superficial and one deep infection, highlighting infection risks in early joint replacement surgery.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Review of 390 initial joint replacement surgeries from 1978 at New England Baptist Hospital.
    • Utilized chart review and patient/surgeon correspondence for follow-up.

    Discussion:

    • Analysis of infection rates in early joint implant procedures.
    • Categorization of infections into superficial and deep types.

    Key Insights:

    • Determined an overall infection rate of 1.03% for the cohort.
    • Identified a low incidence of deep infection (1 case).

    Outlook:

    • Informs historical benchmarks for joint implant infection rates.
    • Provides context for evaluating advancements in surgical asepsis and implant materials.

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