You can do arthroplasty in a young patient, but...: Commentary on articles by John P. Meehan, MD, et al.: "Younger age is associated with a higher risk of early periprosthetic joint infection and aseptic mechanical failure after total knee arthroplasty," and Vinay K. Aggarwal, et al.: "Revision total knee arthroplasty in the young patient: is there trouble on the horizon?".
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Whangerei Regional Hospital, Whangerei, New Zealand.
Kelly G
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Vince
D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011475:Prosthesis Failure / Q000209:etiology*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*