Influence of body mass index on sagittal hip range of motion and gait speed recovery six months after total hip arthroplasty

ConclusionsAll patients, including obese patients, have significant functional improvement after THA, objectively assessed by gait speed. Even if patients did not fully recover to the level of a healthy control person after THA, functional gain is comparable irrespective of BMI.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research