Is Cannabis Dependence Associated with Postoperative Infections in Hand and Wrist Surgeries?

Abstract Purpose: Recreational cannabis use has been increasing alongside broader legalization efforts worldwide. Despite this trend, relatively little data exist regarding the impact of cannabis dependence on postoperative complications. This knowledge gap is even more pronounced in the context of hand surgery. This study used a large, multi-institutional database to evaluate perioperative complications following soft–tissue surgical procedures of the hand and wrist in patients with documented cannabis dependence versus nondependent patients. Methods: The TriNetX database was queried to determine the