Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5710564 | Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Shoulder arthroplasty in patients with a history of PJI complicating hip or knee arthroplasty seems to be safe, with a low rate of infection. Thus, previous lower extremity PJI should not be considered a relative contraindication to shoulder arthroplasty.
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Authors
William R. MD, Bradley S. MD, Robert H. MD, JoaquÃn MD, John W. MD, MBA,