Table 1.
Characteristics of study population.
| All Patients (66) | Infected (18) | Non Infected (48) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 72.24 ± 10.42 | 71.56 ± 10.33 | 72.4 ± 10.4 |
| Gender (F-M) * | 69.7%–30.3% | 61.1%–38.9% | 72.9%–27.1% |
| Time after surgery (years) | 4.28 ± 4.19 | 2.67 ± 1.37 | 4.8 ± 4.6 |
| Type of prosthesis (Hip-Knee) * | 51.5%–48.5% | 50.0%–50.0% | 50.0%–50.0% |
| T/B3h | 1.67 ± 0.67 | 1.60 ± 0.56 | 1.69 ± 0.71 |
| T/B20h | 1.85 ± 0.74 | 2.00 ± 0.68 | 1.79 ± 0.75 |
All data are expressed in mean ± SD, except for gender and type of prosthesis that are reported in % (*); T/B: target/background ratio (using contralateral tissue as background).