Joint-Specific Effects of Previous Arthroscopic Surgery on the Risk of Infection Following Knee, Hip, and Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis Based on Observational Studies.
OBJECTIVE To explore the effects of a prior history of arthroscopic surgery on the risk of postoperative infection following knee, hip and shoulder arthroplasty. METHODS Searched relevant literature from four major English databases up to August 10, 2025. A total of 31 observational studies were included. The general...