Joint aspiration with differential cell counts appears to be a very useful test. New microbiological techniques (i.e., implant sonication and molecular studies) are promising tools. Main ...

Knee replacement is a serious surgery that takes many hours and has a long recovery. It helps people with disabling knee pain and extreme cartilage deterioration, but it doesn't last forever ...

Aspiration concerns with GLP-1 agents first ... including groin hernia repair, hysterectomy, knee arthroplasty, hip ...

Continuing GLP-1 RA use through surgery increases risk for surgical complications including aspiration and conversion to intubation ...