Shoulder & elbow

How drugs that activate GLP-1 receptors may affect recovery after rotator cuff surgery

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Abstract

Patients with type II diabetes mellitus undergoing rotator cuff repair may face increased postoperative risks.

  • Preoperative exposure to GLP-1 receptor agonists is being evaluated for its potential impact on postoperative outcomes.
  • The safety of using GLP-1 receptor agonists in the perioperative setting for patients with T2DM is currently uncertain.
  • This investigation aims to determine the relationship between GLP-1 agonist use and postoperative complications following rotator cuff repair.

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