The Musculoskeletal Effects of Perioperative Smoking

Autor: Kostas Triantafillou, John N. Delahay, Evan Argintar, Brent B. Wiesel
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 20:359-363
ISSN: 1067-151X
DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-20-06-359
Popis: Although the carcinogenic consequences of smoking are well known, further research is needed on the effects of smoking on musculoskeletal health and surgical outcomes. Orthopaedic perioperative complications of smoking include impaired healing, increased infection, delayed and/or impaired fracture union and arthrodesis, and inferior arthroplasty outcomes. The incorporation of smoking cessation protocols such as transdermal patches, chewing gum, lozenges, inhalers, sprays, bupropion, and varenicline in the perioperative period may result in substantial benefits for patients' musculoskeletal and general health.
Databáze: OpenAIRE