Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8799196 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with COPD are more likely to experience postoperative complications following TKA when compared to non-COPD patients. Pulmonary evaluation and optimization are crucial to minimize adverse events from occurring in this difficult-to-treat population.
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Authors
George A. DO, Gannon L. MD, Anton MD, Mhamad MD, Alison K. MS, Michael A. MD, Wael K. MD, Carlos A. MD,