Prevalence of Inpatient Hyperglycemia: Risks, Complications and Outcomes
Prevalence of Inpatient Hyperglycemia: Risks, Complications and Outcomes
This protocol will determine the prevalence of hyperglycemia and diabetes in the elective
 orthopedic population at the University of Wisconsin. It will also determine if there is a
 difference in outcomes. The study hypothesizes that at least 10% of patients will have some
 degree of impaired glucose regulation that has previously been undiagnosed.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Ages 18 years or older

 -  Undergoing elective total knee, hip or lumbar spinal surgery

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Pregnancy

 -  Unable to give consent