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Surgical Approach and Complications of Stand-alone Lateral Trans-Psoas Interbody Fusion
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Perioperative complications following total joint replacement.
Carl T Talmo1, Mehran Aghazadeh, James V Bono
1New England Baptist Hospital, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02120, USA.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|July 31, 2012
Summary
Total joint replacement (TJR) offers significant benefits for elderly patients with severe joint issues, improving pain and quality of life. Careful management minimizes risks, making TJR a safe and effective option for this population.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Geriatric Medicine
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Osteoarthritis and joint derangement significantly impact the elderly population.
- Total joint replacement (TJR) is a common surgical intervention for these conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the safety and efficacy of TJR in the elderly.
- To highlight potential complications and perioperative management strategies for elderly TJR patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of TJR outcomes in elderly patients.
- Analysis of perioperative management and complication avoidance.
Main Results:
- TJR demonstrates significant improvements in pain, function, and quality of life for the elderly.
- Complication rates are low, with many minor complications being avoidable.
- Elderly patients may have higher risks, but proactive management mitigates these.
Conclusions:
- TJR is a safe and highly effective treatment for elderly individuals with moderate to severe joint problems.
- Prophylactic treatment for infection and thromboembolism, alongside careful monitoring, is crucial.
- Management of postoperative delirium is important for optimal recovery and safety in elderly patients.
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