Open AccessPre-operative Hypoalbuminemia Is Associated with Complications Following Proximal Humerus Fracture Surgery: An Analysis of 919 Patients
Author(s) -
Alyssa D. Althoff,
Anthony J. Ignozzi,
Joshua Bell,
Brian C. Werner
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
hss journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.016
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1556-3324
pISSN - 1556-3316
DOI - 10.1007/s11420-020-09804-1
Subject(s) - hypoalbuminemia , medicine , orthopedic surgery , surgery
Proximal humerus fractures are among the most common presenting fractures to orthopedic surgeons in the USA. Hypoalbuminemia is accepted as a nutrition marker associated with post-operative complications following common orthopedic interventions.