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Baseline characteristics of the patients in the two groups
| Characteristics | Study group (infected arthroplasty) | Control group |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years | 46–86 (mean 69) | 47–86 (mean 70) |
| Time since operation (months) | 22–170 (mean 79) | 23–156 (mean 77) |
| American Society of Anesthesia score | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Male/female ratio | 14/18 | 13/19 |
| Type of arthritis | Osteoarthritis–28 | Osteoarthritis–28 |
| Inflammatory arthritis–4 | Inflammatory arthritis–4 |
