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	Periprosthetic infections after TKA increased hospital stay, costs Periprosthetic infections following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) increased readmission rates, mean hospitalization period and episode cost, representing a tremendous economic burden for tertiary-care centers and patients, according to study results. Read more
	Sebastien Parratte Unicompartmental and multicompartmental knee arthroplasty offer distinct benefits for patients Surgeons must consider a patient’s knee pain and the risk of disease progression when choosing unicompartmental, bicompartmental or total knee arthroplasty as an appropriate treatment, according to presenters during a debate forum session.Read more
	Use of drains increased blood loss, overall costs in THA, TKA The use of drains in patients undergoing primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) increased blood loss, transfusion requirements and overall costs, according to recently published data. Read more