Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8799155 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2018 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
TJA in patients with schizophrenia had markedly increased complications. Particularly, pulmonary complications, mechanical complications of the implant, mental status changes, and transfusion rates were higher. Future risk adjustment models should include schizophrenia as a major contributor to increased complications.
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Authors
J. Joseph MD, Nicholas A. MD, S. Blake MD, Timothy S. MD, Yubo PhD, John J. MD,