Projected burden of SSIs after total hips and knees, 2020 through 2030
In this study, researchers project that the burden of complex surgical site infections (SSIs) after primary and revision total hips and knees will increase 14% from 2020 through 2030 because of an aging population.
Editor's Note
In this study, researchers project that the burden of complex surgical site infections (SSIs) after primary and revision total hips and knees will increase 14% from 2020 through 2030 because of an aging population.
Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, census population, and National Healthcare Safety Network data, researchers projected a total burden of 77,653 SSIs.
Reducing the rate to the US Department of Health and Human Services target of 30% would prevent 23,297 SSIs and reduce morbidity, mortality, and Medicare costs, the researchers say.
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