Interior Health is launching a review into total joint replacement surgeries performed at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital after a cluster of post operative infections. This after six people who had either knee or hip replacements suffered infections. Jane Cusden, a health service administrator for Interior Health, says, although the increase is small, the health authority is being proactive. Review of joint replacement services underway for #Trail hospital. FMI: https://t.co/dW6xAnyr3W — @Interior_HealthUntil its completion, she says, total hip and knee replacement surgeries performed at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital will be postponed but all other surgeries will go ahead.

Source: CBC News December 04, 2017 20:48 UTC