Effects of Preoperative Chronic Steroid Use on Postoperative Outcomes in Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Higher rates of postoperative complications have been found in preoperative chronic steroid users. However, the effects of preoperative chronic steroid use on outcomes in orthopedic surgery were unclear. We performed a systematic review of cohort studies examining the effects of chronic steroid use...

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Main Authors: Yu-Ting Hung, Wei-Kai Hung, Ching-Chi Chi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/16/9/1328