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The Effect Of Malnutrition On Patients Undergoing Elective Joint Arthroplasty., Ronald Huang, Md, Max Greenky, Bs, Glenn J. Kerr, Md, Mathew S. Austin, Md, Javad Parvizi, Md, Frcs
The Effect Of Malnutrition On Patients Undergoing Elective Joint Arthroplasty., Ronald Huang, Md, Max Greenky, Bs, Glenn J. Kerr, Md, Mathew S. Austin, Md, Javad Parvizi, Md, Frcs
Rothman Institute Faculty Papers
Malnutrition has been linked to serious complications in patients undergoing elective total joint arthroplasty (TJA). This study prospectively evaluated 2,161 patients undergoing elective TJA for malnutrition as defined by either an abnormal serum albumin or transferrin. The overall incidence of malnutrition was 8.5% (184 of 2,161) and the rate of overall complications in the malnourished group was 12% as compared to 2.9% in patients with normal parameters (P55years-old undergoing TJA and is associated with a significant increase in post-operative complications.
Does International Normalized Ratio Level Predict Pulmonary Embolism?, Patricia Hansen, Benjamin Zmistowski, Camilo Restrepo, Javad Parvizi, Richard H Rothman
Does International Normalized Ratio Level Predict Pulmonary Embolism?, Patricia Hansen, Benjamin Zmistowski, Camilo Restrepo, Javad Parvizi, Richard H Rothman
Rothman Institute Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: Preventing pulmonary embolism is a priority after major musculoskeletal surgery. The literature contains discrepant data regarding the influence of anticoagulation on the incidence of pulmonary embolism after joint arthroplasty. The American College of Chest Physicians guidelines recommend administration of oral anticoagulants (warfarin), aiming for an international normalized ratio (INR) level between 2 and 3. However, recent studies show aggressive anticoagulation (INR > 2) can lead to hematoma formation and increased risk of subsequent infection.
QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: We asked whether an INR greater than 2 protects against pulmonary embolism.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: We identified 9112 patients with 10,122 admissions for joint arthroplasty …