Outcomes of Total Joint Arthroplasty Subsequent to Ostomy: A Case Series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ostomy surgery is associated with a high rate of postoperative complications and poses several theoretical concerns for subsequent total joint arthroplasty (TJA). There is concern that ostomy may negatively impact nutrition or increase risk of known gastrointestinal (GI) complications such as obstruction, constipation, or diarrhea, particularly with the use of postoperative opioids. There is also concern that the open nature of the ostomy may increase the risk of infection. This case series reports outcomes and assesses the risk associated with TJA in patients with previous surgical history of intestinal ostomy.

Methods

This is an institutional review board-approved retrospective case series of patients with surgical history of ostomy who underwent total hip or to

SUBMITTER: Kenneally H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10585621 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature