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Aug
Aug
What if a simple five-minute swab could be the only thing standing between you and a successful, infection-free hip recovery? With MRSA bacteraemia…
Tag Archives: Hip Replacement
22
Aug
Aug
Did you know that patients carrying MRSA face a 20% risk of surgical site infection after a knee replacement, compared to just 1.2% for those who…
17
Jul
Jul
A 2025 study on patients undergoing total knee replacement found that while MRSA prevalence is low at 0.7%, the risk of infection for those carrying…
04
Jul
Jul
Did you know that periprosthetic joint infections carry a five year mortality rate of 21%? This statistic highlights why medical professionals are so…
19
Mar
Mar
After waiting 18 months for a hip replacement, the last thing you expect is a phone call saying your procedure is on hold because of a routine swab….
15
Mar
Mar
Recent clinical data shows that approximately 33% of the UK population carries Staphylococcus aureus on their skin without ever knowing it. While…