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The purpose of this study was to evaluate a prognostic value of drain tip culture for surgical site infection (SSI) after total hip arthroplasty. A total of 1380 closed suction drain tips cultured after removal in primary total hip arthroplasty were included in this study. Drains were removed in 12–72hours after surgery. Drain tip cultures were positive in 11 cases (0.8%). SSI was found in 4 cases...