The Role of Bariatric Surgery in the Obese Total Joint Arthroplasty Patient

This article explores the effects of obesity and bariatric surgery on osteoarthritis and total joint arthroplasty, and also discusses the financial and ethical implications of use of bariatric surgery for risk reduction before total joint arthroplasty.
Source: Orthopedic Clinics of North America - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research