Hyperhidrosis increases the risk of postoperative infections after shoulder arthroplasty and rotator cuff repair.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hyperhidrosis (HH), or excessive sweating, has been associated with higher rates of infections. Despite being a relatively common condition, its impact on postoperative outcomes following orthopedic procedures in proximity to the axilla, such as rotator cuff repair (RCR) and shoulder arthroplasty (SA), remains unknown.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the TriNetX globally federated database. Patients with and without HH who underwent either RCR or SA were matched based on patient demographics and comorbidities. A standard difference of <0.1 was used to assess success of propensity score matching. Primary outcomes were 90-day postoperative superficial soft tissue infections (SSTIs), deep infections, and wound complications. Tests of signific

SUBMITTER: Mousavi SZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12490586 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature