Obesity: The Modifiable Risk Factor in Total Joint Arthroplasty.
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Abstract
Obesity is an epidemic in the health care system. Obesity poses several challenges and raises unique issues for the arthroplasty surgeon. Obese patients are at higher risk for infection and dislocation. Additionally, obese patients have poorer implant survivorship and functional scores postoperatively. Obesity is a modifiable risk factor and weight loss preoperatively should be strongly considered. Obese patients must be counseled so that they have realistic expectations after total joint arthroplasty.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement
- Obesity
- Postoperative Complications