There are risks associated with TJA in patients younger than 55 years old, and in patients older than 80 years old. Examine the effects of age on TJA outcomes.
Staph aureus is the most common cause of PJI. Some of the population carries this bacteria in the nares. Discuss PJI correlates and treatment approaches.
Subclinical bacterial inoculation may occur after standard steroid injection. Does this impact risk for PJI after a TJA is performed weeks or months later?