Clinical Recommendations for the Perioperative Management of Biologic Medications for Nonrheumatologic Diseases in Total Joint Arthroplasty.

JBJS Rev · Apr 01 2025 · Review

Moya AR, Tehrany P, Ghayyad K, Yakkanti R, Pepper A

Rothman Orthopaedics Florida at AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida

Adult Reconstruction

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review highlights the lack of clear perioperative guidelines for managing biologic medications in nonrheumatologic TJA patients and calls for evidence-based protocols to balance infection and wound-healing risks.
Abstract, as published

» Managing biologic therapies in nonrheumatologic patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) poses unique risks, such as infection, and wound healing issues, yet guidelines are limited.» Some agents may be continued during the perioperative period, while others may need to be temporarily withheld before surgery.» The absence of clear perioperative guidelines for patients on biologics underscores the need for evidence-based protocols to support optimal surgical outcomes.» A deeper understanding of biologic pharmacodynamics in the perioperative period can help manage risks, particularly as the demand for TJAs in biologic-treated patients grows.

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