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Arthroscopy prior to shoulder arthroplasty may increase infection risk

Arthroscopy prior to shoulder arthroplasty may increase infection risk

Patients who underwent arthroscopy prior to total shoulder arthroplasty had a greater risk of periprosthetic joint infection, according to results presented at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting.

Source: Healio

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  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • 
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  • New England Shoulder and Elbow Society
  • Boston Sports & Shoulder Center
  • Tufts University