Preoperative waiting time increased the risk of periprosthetic infection in patients with femoral neck fracture.

Westberg, Marianne

Preoperative waiting time increased the risk of periprosthetic infection in patients with femoral neck fracture. [electronic resource] - Acta orthopaedica Apr 2013 - 124-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1745-3682

10.3109/17453674.2013.775044 doi


Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip--adverse effects
Female
Femoral Neck Fractures--mortality
Hip Prosthesis--adverse effects
Humans
Incidence
Length of Stay--statistics & numerical data
Male
Preoperative Care--adverse effects
Prosthesis-Related Infections--epidemiology
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Staphylococcal Infections--epidemiology
Staphylococcus aureus--isolation & purification
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Urinary Tract Infections--epidemiology