Initiating chemotherapy in joint arthroplasty patients increases the risk of periprosthetic joint infections

CONCLUSIONS: This study reveals a possible relationship between postoperative chemotherapy and an increased incidence of PJI in patients with arthroplasty. Chemotherapy suppresses the immune system, rendering patients more vulnerable to infections. Additional research is required to confirm these findings.PMID:38693289 | DOI:10.1007/s00402-024-05307-4

Source: Cancer Control - May 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Amir Human Hoveidaei Amirhossein Ghaseminejad-Raeini Seyed Hossein Hosseini-Asl Ashesh Shrestha Armin Hoveidaei Seyed Pouya Taghavi Basilia Onyinyechukwu Nwankwo Mohammad Saeid Khonji Janet D Conway Source Type: research