287. The Attributable Mortality of Prosthetic Joint Infection After Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Among Medicare Beneficiaries 2005–2012

摘要

BackgroundTotal hip (THA) and total knee (TKA) arthroplasty are the most common elective surgical procedures performed in the USA. Most are performed in older adults and lead to improved quality of life; however, complications such as prosthetic joint infection (PJI) can occur. Little is known regarding the mortality attributable to PJI after THA or TKA.