title: Total knee arthroplasty in patients with psoriasis.
abstract: Patients with progressive psoriasis have an increased infection rate when having total joint arthroplasty. Therefore, maximum precautions should be taken in the perioperative period as well as with long-term follow-up care to prevent joint sepsis in these patients. In particular, skin care should be meticulous. Special attention should be given to use of a topical corticosteroid or other dermatologic treatment when total joint arthroplasty is considered.
authors: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 10021.
authors: S H
authors: SH
authors: Stern
authors: J N
authors: JN
authors: Insall
authors: R E
authors: RE
authors: Windsor
authors: A E
authors: AE
authors: Inglis
authors: D M
authors: DM
authors: Dines
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015535:Arthritis, Psoriatic / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011292:Premedication; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents