Increased long-term mortality of patients with prosthetic joint infection after primary total hip arthroplasty – A large observational cohort study

PJI following THA was associated with an approximately twofold increase in long-term mortality hazard. C. acnes presented an unexpectedly high mortality hazard.

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Journal of Infection
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2026-01-12
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2026.106689
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Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
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Increased long-term mortality of patients with prosthetic joint infection after primary total hip arthroplasty – A large observational cohort study

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Increased long-term mortality of patients with prosthetic joint infection after primary total hip arthroplasty – A large observational cohort study

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Abstract

PJI following THA was associated with an approximately twofold increase in long-term mortality hazard. C. acnes presented an unexpectedly high mortality hazard.

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University of Bern (CH), University of Lucerne (CH), Kantonsspital St. Gallen (CH), University Hospital of Bern (CH), University Hospital of Basel (CH), Luzerner Kantonsspital (CH), Hirslanden Klinik St. Anna (CH), Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (CH)
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