Elevated Risk of Periprosthetic Joint Infection and Revision in Patients Who Have Psoriasis after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Analysis.
BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a highly successful procedure for managing arthritis, though complications such as periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), periprosthetic fracture (PPFx), and mechanical loosening can occur. Psoriasis has been associated with an increased likelihood of requiring TKA. METHODS...