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Special Considerations in the Orthopaedic Trauma Patient: Curbing Negative Social Behaviors

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Optimizing the orthopaedic trauma patient for surgical intervention presents unique challenges. Due to the acute nature of musculoskeletal injuries and time constraints for treatment, there is a limited window for overall patient comorbidity optimization prior to surgical fracture repair. Certain social behaviors including tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, and inappropriate opioid medication usage can have a negative impact on wound and fracture healing . Curbing such negative social behaviors can have a positive outcome on patients who are affected by musculoskeletal trauma. Addressing these challenging issues, via available resources, can have a significant impact on recovery after sustaining orthopaedic trauma. A tactical approach focused on relationship building with patients and their families as well as highlighting strategies to curb negative social behaviors is presented involving a patient with an infected tibial nonunion .

Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics

DOI: 10.1016/j.oto.2024.101130

Authors: Kasey-Jean Bramlett, Andrew J. Marcantonio

Institutions: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Lahey Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Bone fractures and treatments

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,190