Impact of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia on Postoperative Complications and Periprosthetic Joint Infections After Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures each year, offering considerable cost-effectiveness and numerous benefits. However, certain postoperative complications can be observed following TJA. While the relationship between various comorbidities and these complications has been well-documented, this study aims to specifically investigate the impact of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) on postoperative outcomes.

Methods

For this systematic review, we searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science using terms like "total hip arthroplasty," "total knee arthroplasty," "BPH," and "benign prostatic hypertrophy." Screening of retrieved articles was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and M

SUBMITTER: Esmaeili S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11570822 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature