Impact of external beam radiation on total shoulder arthroplasty outcomes: a propensity-matched cohort study.

Kevin Y ZhuAmir H KarimiMonish LavuRobert J BurkhartTarun K Jella

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

Patients with prior history of external beam radiation undergoing TSA had a higher risk of systemic complications and prosthetic joint infection compared to patients without a prior history. These complications suggest a more complicated post-operative management course for these patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
metabolic syndrome
patient reported outcomes
radiation induced
monte carlo