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1 Introduction Arthroplasty surgery is a common procedure that has significantly improved the quality of life for many patients. The results of primary total hip and knee replacement surgery are usually excellent, with restored joint function and pain relief. However, serious complications such as prosthetic joint infection (PJI) occur in approximately 1%–2% of cases [1, 2].
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Discussion In this paper, we found that patients, operated for the common lumbar spine diseases LSS or LDH, with negative future general health expectations preoperatively, were significantly less satisfied with treatment compared with patients with positive expectations with regard to future general health.
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