Perioperative Smoking Cessation and Clinical Care Pathway for Orthopaedic Surgery. Issue 8 (August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Truntzer, Jeremy; Comer, Garet; Kendra, Matthew; Johnson, Joey; Behal, Raj; Kamal, Robin N.
• Is Part Of: JBJS reviews. Volume 5:Issue 8(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-08
• Subjects: Bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Joints -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; General Surgery; Bone Diseases; Joint Diseases; Bones -- Surgery; Joints -- Surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.47
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.16.00122
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2329-9185

Abstract

Abstract : Despite efforts to curtail tobacco use, smoking continues to be the leading preventable cause of death both in the United States and internationally. Tobacco use is associated with a number of systemic complications as well as orthopaedic-related complications. New quality measures by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service have placed greater emphasis on reducing smoking-related complications, which also directly impact physician reimbursement. An orthopaedic surgeon is an important member of the care team to initiate smoking cessation with a simple discussion of a patient's tobacco use and willingness to quit. Multiple clinical pathways are available that may be implemented to coordinate care among physicians, staff, and counselors.