Is obesity A contra-indication for a successful total knee arthroplasty?
ConclusionsThe outcome of TKA in non-morbidly obese patients is comparable to non-obese patients with excellent post-operative objective and functional scores. The benefits are sustainable over a long duration of time. The complication rates in obese patients is no different than non-obese patients.
Source: Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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