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Readmissions more likely for wheelchair users after shoulder replacement

Readmissions more likely for wheelchair users after shoulder replacement

Wheelchair users are nearly three times more likely to experience hospital readmission following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), according to UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, highlight the importance of comprehensive preoperative counseling and risk assessment for patients who use wheelchairs.

Source: Medical Xpress

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  • American academy of orthopedic surgeon
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American shoulder and elbow surgeons