Distal radius correction osteotomy with tricortical bone graft is a successful method in heavy smokers

ConclusionOur study showed that cigarette smoking did not have negative effect on union time in the metaphyseal region after correction osteotomy. The time of bone-union in heavy-smokers was 2.5 weeks more than that of non-smokers.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research