Can Serum Albumin and Total Lymphocyte Count Predict Wound Complications After TKA?
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Studies show that malnutrition is surprisingly prevalent in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty, affecting anywhere from 8.5% to 50% of the patient population. While serum albumin level and total lymphocyte count (TLC) are often used as surrogates for malnutrition, their reliability for predicting wound complications after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is subject to significant debate. This article explores the scientific evidence behind using these markers for preoperative risk assessment.
