What is the effect of smoking on postoperative outcomes after ankle-fracture surgery? A retrospective cohort study

Conclusions: This study showed that tobacco smoking had a direct adverse effect on infection rates, union, and return to the operating room in patients who underwent ankle-fracture fixation. These findings reiterated the importance of advocating for smoking cessation to improve postoperative clinical outcomes. Level of Evidence: Level III.
Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Source Type: research