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More antibiotics not better for preventing infection after joint replacement surgery, study finds

Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc.Oct 18 2023Knee and hip replacements are increasing globally due to an aging population. In the United States, the number of patients needing a joint replacement will exceed 2.7 million in the next 7 years. Post-surgery infections, while rare at 1-5% of patients, result in high patient morbidity and mortality. In...