Patient-reported drug and latex allergies negatively affect outcomes after total and reverse shoulder arthroplasty

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