Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5708729 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Patients taking more medications were more frequently discharged to an ECF and had increased LOS and readmission rates. Narcotics and diabetic medications had the greatest influence. Category and quantity of preoperative medications can be used as predictors of outcomes after arthroplasty surgery.
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Authors
Bradley J. MD, Jakub MD, Chris BS, David C. MD,