Thursday, February 9, 2012

General Anesthesia May Boost Joint Replacement Infection Risk

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-07-28
According to a new study, people who have epidural or spinal anesthesia during a hip or knee replacement procedure are less likely to develop infections than those who are given general anesthesia. Researchers say that general anesthesia comprises the body's immune system, and this may explain the higher incidence of infections in people who undergo this type of sedation.  Read full story >
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