Obesity and smoking predict the results of two-stage exchange in septic revision hip arthroplasty: A cohort study

DiscussionObesity and smoking are both factors determining infection free survival in two-stage revision hip arthroplasty. Clinicians should be aware of potential complications and anticipate a higher likelihood of conversion to a Girdlestone resection or even amputation in this group of patients.Level of evidenceIII, retrospective cohort study.
Source: Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research