Rising infection rates backing to an increase in knee revisions helps in growth of Knee Replacement Surgeries
One of the primary elements driving market demand is increased infection rates, which are contributing to an increase in knee revisions. Type 1 (early post-operative), type 2 (late chronic), type 3 (acute hematogenous), and type 4 (late chronic) total Knee Replacements are the four primary varieties (positive intraoperative cultures but clinically unapparent infection).
Over time, the number of infections linked with total knee replacement has steadily increased. Serious problems, including as infections, occur in over 2% of patients, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Infections most commonly arise in the wound site or around the prosthesis and occur during or after a patient's hospital stay.
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