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Knee corticosteroids injx within 4 wks of total joint arthroplasty may be assoc w/ a higher risk of postop infection (studies suggest a risk w/in 3 mos of TKA). Greatest risk seen w/in 2 wks of injx (OR 2.89), worse in <65 yrs & w/ comorbidities (RA) https://t.co/nZKTkv7ym5 https://t.co/4W6CNsrqpf
Dr. John Cush
Jul-16-2021
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