What Is the Fate of Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients Who Are Asked to Quit Smoking Prior to Surgery?

What Is the Fate of Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients Who Are Asked to Quit Smoking Prior to Surgery?

Background: Smoking is a known risk factor for complications following primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Little is known regarding the fate of patients who are asked to quit smoking before surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the success of smoking cessation prior to primary TJA...

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Main Authors: Katelyn Paulsen, BFA, Christopher N. Carender, MD, Nicolas O. Noiseux, MD, Jacob M. Elkins, MD, PhD, Timothy S. Brown, MD, Nicholas A. Bedard, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-02-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
Subjects:
Smoking cessation
Pack years
Smoke-free
Postoperative outcomes
Total hip arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344122002655

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