Active Amphetamine Abuse in Total Hip Arthroplasty Carries Increased Risk for Postoperative Surgical and Medical Complications

Background: The impact of amphetamine abuse on total hip arthroplasty (THA) outcomes has yet to be studied. As the rates of methamphetamine abuse continue to rise, understanding the risk profile of this population is imperative. This study aims to determine the risk of major surgical and medical com...

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Main Authors: Mackenzie Kelly, MD, Thomas Huff, MD, Kathryn Schabel, MD, Jung Yoo, MD, Elizabeth Lieberman, MD, Ryland Kagan, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344124000578