Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5708729 The Journal of Arthroplasty 2017 4 Pages PDF
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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How Do Preoperative Medications Influence Outcomes After Total Joint Arthroplasty?
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