Smokers have increased risk of soft-tissue complications following primary elective TKA.

Moritz StarzerMaria Anna SmolleInes VielgutGeorg HauerLukas LeitnerRoman RadlReinhard EhallAndreas LeithnerPatrick Sadoghi

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2023)

Current smoking increases risk of soft-tissue complications and revision after primary TKA, especially due to hematoma and restricted movement. Smoking cessation programs could reduce the risk of revision surgery.

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total knee arthroplasty
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