Vapes, nicotine pouches linked with complications, re-rupture after Achilles tendon repair

SEATTLE — Use of nontobacco nicotine such as vapes, nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes was associated with increased complications at 90 days and re-ruptures at 2 years after Achilles tendon repair, according to results presented here.“Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor. There has been a lot of basic science [research] done that shows this independently affects tissue perfusion, promotes