Posts Tagged: smoking and orthopaedics

Smoking and Surgery: How Does Smoking Affect Surgery?

Hand offering a lit cigarette to someone who is holding out their hand as a rejection

Smoking and vaping can cause several different issues because of the nicotine and chemicals in them, but they can also cause issues during or after surgery. If you are having a major surgery, your doctor should talk to you about the risks associated with smoking and surgery. Key Takeaways: Smoking puts a lot of strain… Read more »

Smoking and Orthopaedics

Did you know that when you smoke that you are inhaling over 60 different carcinogens and 5000 chemical agents? Your lungs are being filled similar chemicals that are found in lighter fluid, batteries, insecticide, and toilet bowl cleaner, rocket fuel, poison, sewer gas, industrial solvents and paint. These chemicals include: butane, cadmium, hexamine, toluene, nicotine,… Read more »