Dyslipidaemia is associated with Cutibacterium acnes hip and knee prosthetic joint infection

ConclusionsThe presence of elevated TG and low HDL were both associated at a statistically significant level withC. acnes hip or knee PJI compared to controls with either MSSA PJI or no infection. This may represent a specific risk factor forC. acnes PJI that is modifiable.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research