Arthroplasty Today (Oct 2022)

Operative Techniques to Reduce Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Complications in Morbidly Obese Patients

  • Kelsey A. Rankin, BA,
  • David Gibson, MD,
  • Ran Schwarzkopf, MD,
  • Mary I. O’Connor, MD,
  • Daniel H. Wiznia, MD

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 17
pp. 120 – 125

Abstract

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Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) >30, is associated with an increased likelihood of osteoarthritis and need for total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Unfortunately, the morbidly obese population has a higher risk of postoperative complications. For some surgeons, patient selection criteria for TJA includes BMI40 to minimize risks, including tailored preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations.

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