Assessing the Impact of Nicotine Dependence on 90-Day Major Complications and 2-Year Hardware Outcomes in Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Distal Radius Fracture
Nicotine dependence is associated with increased risk of infection, sepsis, wound disruption within 90 days, and hardware complication, nonunion, and nonunion repair at 2 years. These data emphasize the importance of nicotine counseling by treating surgeons.
Authors
- John J. Faillace (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0827-1844)
- Jad J. Lawand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8233-3436)
- P Tansey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1063-5849)
- Isabel Obias (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9442-2252)
Institutions
- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Hand
- Published
- 2024-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447241279936
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.29