Iron Deficiency Anemia is Associated with Increased Early Postoperative Surgical and Medical Complications Following Total Hip Arthroplasty.
Published Sep 28, 2020 · Sean B. Sequeira, N. Quinlan, Alyssa D. Althoff
The Journal of arthroplasty
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayPatients with preoperative iron deficiency anemia undergoing total hip arthroplasty are at greater risk of experiencing early postoperative complications and having greater utilization of hospital resources.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.