Non-tobacco nicotine dependence and postoperative complications after total ankle arthroplasty: A propensity-matched cohort study.
This research examined ankle surgery patients who used nicotine without tobacco and found they experienced more complications within 90 days after surgery—including higher rates of readmission, wound problems, and infection—compared to non-users. However, long-term mechanical problems were similar between the two groups.
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