Incidence, Risk Factors, and Sources of Sepsis Following Total Joint Arthroplasty

These findings suggest that the rate of sepsis following TJA is about 1 in 300, and that sepsis is associated with a high risk of mortality. The most common sources of sepsis are UTI, SSI, and pneumonia, potentially accounting for at least two-thirds of cases. The information provided here can be used to guide the diagnostic workup of sepsis in patients following TJA.