Lupus is associated with poorer outcomes after primary total hip arthroplasty.

CONCLUSIONS: Lupus was associated with a higher risk of implant infection, transfusion, discharge to an inpatient facility and higher hospital charges post-primary THA. Insight into modifiable factors associated with these outcomes may improve outcomes in patients with lupus undergoing THA. PMID: 31117886 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31117886?dopt=Abstract

Source: Lupus - May 21, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Singh JA, Cleveland JD Tags: Lupus Source Type: research