Sodium Abnormalities Are an Independent Predictor of Complications in Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Cautionary Tale!
C Wester, TS Zhang, MA Harrington… - The Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Electrolyte levels are commonly obtained as part of the preoperative workup for
total joint arthroplasty, but limited information exists on the interplay between electrolyte …
total joint arthroplasty, but limited information exists on the interplay between electrolyte …
What are the risk factors associated with limited musculoskeletal health literacy in shoulder arthroplasty patients?
RS Sabbagh, NS Shah, BM Newyear… - Musculoskeletal …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Low health literacy is both pervasive in the United States and a substantial
barrier to satisfactory patient care and the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources …
barrier to satisfactory patient care and the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources …
Hyponatremia Is an Overlooked Sign of Trouble Following Total Joint Arthroplasty
CM Baker, GS Goh, S Tarabichi, MB Sherman, IA Khan… - JBJS, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte abnormality in arthroplasty patients.
This issue, underrecognized by surgeons, can impact the postoperative course of patients …
This issue, underrecognized by surgeons, can impact the postoperative course of patients …
Can introducing a direct endocrine pathway reduce hyponatraemia in elective knee and hip replacements? A closed-loop audit and service evaluation study
M Waller, S Barkley, T Harrison - The Annals of The Royal …, 2022 - publishing.rcseng.ac.uk
Introduction Hyponatraemia has a prevalence of up to 30% after orthopaedic surgery and is
associated with poor outcomes, including around 20% mortality and longer hospital stays …
associated with poor outcomes, including around 20% mortality and longer hospital stays …