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A retrospective cohort study reveals high mortality in elderly with septic arthritis, suggesting urgent attention is needed.
Primary septic arthritis in older adults remains a life-threatening condition with high early- and mid-term mortality. Survival is strongly determined by age, ASA PS classification, CCI, joint involvement, and presence of implants, while comorbidities and pathogen detection show no prognostic relevance.
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