HIGH-DOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION OF ASCORBIC ACID FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PERIPROSTHETIC JOINT INFECTION
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Periprosthetic joint infection, total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, ascorbic acid, vitamin C, prevention, prophylaxisAbstract
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA, TKA) is a serious complication characterized by infection of the tissue surrounding a joint replacement. It can lead to significant morbidity, including pain, impaired mobilitReferences
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