Patient Reported Allergies Negatively Affect Outcomes after Shoulder Arthroplasty

Patient-reported allergies have been identified as a risk factor for worse outcomes and less satisfaction in knee and hip arthroplasty. Similar associations have not been elucidated with shoulder arthroplasty; however, previous research is sparse. The purpose of this study is to assess the outcomes following shoulder arthroplasty surgery with respect to patient-reported drug allergies (PRA). It was hypothesized a higher number of allergies would be associated with worse patient reported outcomes following shoulder arthroplasty surgery.
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research