Common modifiable risk factors in total joint arthroplasty: a 2021 update—smoking
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- Recent publications on outcomes after primary total joint arthroplasty
- Is there a difference between heavy smokers versus light smokers?
- Variations in the definition of smoking status
- Quitting smoking: better late than never
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Contributing experts
This series of articles was created with the support of the following specialists (in alphabetical order):
Matthew P Abdel
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, United States
Steven MacDonald
University of Western Ontario
London, Canada
Michael A Mont
Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics
Baltimore, United States
This article was compiled by Maio Chen, Senior Project Manager Medical Writing, AO Foundation, Switzerland.
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