• Mongostein@lemmy.ca
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    8 months ago

    How would it be any different than a knee or a hip replacement when it comes to infections?

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      8 months ago

      Much higher rates (4-13% of implants) and much more severe consequences (more impactful on overall health and less innate ability for immune response).