| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10175215 | Journal of Orthopaedic Science | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
DM patients whose blood glucose levels were poorly controlled before surgery were at high risk for SSI. To prevent SSI in DM patients, we recommend lowering the HbAlc to <Â 7.0 % before performing surgery.
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Authors
Tomohiro Hikata, Akio Iwanami, Naobumi Hosogane, Kota Watanabe, Ken Ishii, Masaya Nakamura, Yoshiaki Toyama, Morio Matsumoto, Michihiro Kamata,