Stress Hyperglycemia and Complications Following Traumatic Injuries in Individuals With/Without Diabetes: The Case of Orthopedic Surgery.
Raffaella Di LuzioRachele DusiArianna MazzottiMaria Letizia PetroniGiulio MarchesiniGiampaolo BianchiPublished in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2020)
The study highlights the importance of stress hyperglycemia for adverse events in the setting of orthopedic surgery following trauma injuries. This condition requires stricter management, considering the much longer length of hospital stay and higher costs.