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6-week smoking cessation program yields lower postoperative complication rates in smokers
March 2013
6-week smoking cessation program yields lower postoperative complication rates in smokers
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of smoking cessation intervention on results of acute fracture surgery: a randomized controlled trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Jun;92(6):1335-42Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
105 smokers with acute fracture of the lower or upper extremity, requiring surgical intervention and treated no more than two days prior to inclusion, were randomized to undergo a structured smoking cessation program for a period of 6 weeks or to continue as per usual. At 6 to 12 weeks follow up the postoperative complications were significantly reduced when smoking cessation was implemented immed...
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