Diabetes has negative effects on the outcomes of total joint arthroplasty, including increased numbers of complications, decreased function, early revision, and higher costs. The prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly worldwide; therefore, the orthopaedic surgeon should have an understanding of how diabetes affects surgical outcomes.
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