Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 11, issue 4
Articles | Volume 11, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-387-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-387-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 4
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03 Jul 2026
Original full-length article |  | 03 Jul 2026

Changes in systemic immune–inflammation index predict periprosthetic joint infection after hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients

Emre Bilgin, Onur Gultekin, Murat Kilic, Umit Burak Alparslan, Mehmet Berke Yusan, and Ahmet Onur Akpolat

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We looked at whether routine blood tests could help identify patients at higher risk of infection after hip fracture surgery. Using data from a large group of older patients, we found that higher inflammation levels after surgery, especially when they increased compared to before surgery, were linked to a greater risk of infection. This suggests that simple and widely available tests may help clinicians recognize high-risk patients earlier and guide closer follow-up.
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