Joint Replacement Patients with Diabetes Greatly Benefit from Controlled Glucose
2009 JUL 13 - (NewsRx.com) -- Diabetics undergoing total joint replacement often are at a higher risk of experiencing complications after surgery due to various pre-existing health conditions. According to a new study published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), those complications are less likely to occur when a diabetic patient has glucose levels under control. "We found that controlled glucose levels really do make a difference for the patient," said study co-author Milford Marchant Jr., MD, an orthopaedic surgeon who conducted the study with colleagues of the Adult Reconstruction Section at Duke University Medical Center. Keywords: Joint Replacements, Bone, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Joint Replacement, Medical Device, Surgery, Surgical Technology, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This article was prepared by Diabetes Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Diabetes Week via NewsRx.com.
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