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ArticleJSES international2025

Hyperhidrosis increases the risk of postoperative infections after shoulder arthroplasty and rotator cuff repair.

Seyedeh Zahra Mousavi, Henry M Fox, Anagh Astavans, Prasenjit Saha, Daniel Badin, Alexander R Zhu, Umasuthan Srikumaran

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Seyedeh Zahra MousaviThe Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Henry M FoxThe Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Anagh AstavansSchool of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Prasenjit SahaThe Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Daniel BadinThe Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Alexander R ZhuSchool of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Umasuthan SrikumaranThe Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.

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Abstract

Background: Hyperhidrosis (HH), or excessive sweating, has been associated with higher rates of infections. Despite being a relatively common condition, its impact on postoperative outcomes following orthopedic procedures in proximity to the axilla, such as rotator cuff repair (RCR) and shoulder arthroplasty (SA), remains unknown. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the TriNetX globally federated database. Patients with and without HH who underwent either RCR or SA were matched based on patient demographics and comorbidities. A standard difference of <0.1 was used to assess success of propensity score matching. Primary outcomes were 90-day postoperative superficial soft tissue infections (SSTIs), deep infections, and wound complications. Tests of significance and risk ratios (RR) with 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Results: After matching, 2,941 patients who underwent RCR and 2,066 patients who underwent SA were identified in each cohort. HH patients undergoing RCR demonstrated a higher risk of SSTIs (RR = 1.81; Discussion: HH is associated with an increased risk for 90-day complications including SSTIs, UTIs, and emergency services usage following both RCR and SA. Additional strategies for optimizing surgical care of these patients should be investigated.

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Excessive sweatingHyperhidrosisInfectionRotator cuff repairSuperficial soft tissue infectionTotal shoulder arthroplasty

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