100,000 knee replacements reveal: obesity raises infection risk?
NCT ID NCT07398742
First seen Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looked at over 100,000 knee replacement patients in Denmark to see if obese people (BMI 30 or higher) get more joint infections after surgery than non-obese people. Researchers also checked which bacteria caused the infections and when they happened. The goal is to help doctors choose the right antibiotics and prevention methods for each patient group.
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Department of Orthopedic surgery and traumatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen NV, 2400, Denmark
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