Increased complication rate in smokers following total joint arthroplasty displays in an altered composition of blood cytokines

Autor: Ehnert, S, Ihle, C, Trost, M, Zirn, B, Aspera-Werz, R, Schröter, S, Ateschrang, A, Nüssler, A
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Deutscher Kongress für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (DKOU 2019); 20191022-20191025; Berlin; DOCAB48-709 /20191022/
DOI: 10.3205/19dkou432
Popis: Objectives: Since 1976 there have been several studies describing a correlation between cigarette consumption and reduced bone mass. This not only increases fracture risk but also impedes reconstruction and fixation of fractures. Thus, an increased frequency of complications following surgery is expected.[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]
Deutscher Kongress für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (DKOU 2019)
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