complications
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Extremities
Patients with diabetes frequently readmitted soon after lower extremity amputation
By Casey Tingle Researchers of this study found 10.5% of patients with diabetes who underwent primary lower extremity amputation were…
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Obese patients at elevated risk to have complications after orthopedic trauma
By Casey Tingle This study of patients admitted to a level 1 trauma center for orthopedic injuries showed patients who…
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Obese patients experienced increased complication rate with direct anterior THA
By Casey Tingle Compared with patients who were at a normal or pre-obese weight, patients who were obese experienced a…
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Spine
5 key notes on adult spinal deformity surgery complications
A new study examining the complications associated with adult spinal deformity surgery was published in Spine. The researchers examined radiographic and implant-related complications…
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Hospital-acquired conditions seen as strong indicator for early readmission after TJA
By Monica Jaramillo Hospital-acquired conditions were the strongest predictor of 30-day hospital readmission following primary knee and hip arthroplasty, and…
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BMI cited as poor predictor of early complications after TJA
DALLAS — Results of a database review study presented here indicated a correlation between increased body mass index and 30-day…
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Study Identifies Risk Factors for Complications after Spine Surgery
ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In the last 20 years, due to diagnostic and surgical advances, more and more patients…
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