Trends in obesity prevalence among total hip arthroplasty patients and the effect on surgical outcomes, 2008–2016

ConclusionBoth obese and morbidly obese primary THA patient populations were associated with variably increased complication risks; morbidly obese patients had higher complication rates relative to obese patients. Orthopaedic surgeons should continue to consider obesity as a risk factor for THA complications. However, given similar functional outcomes and satisfaction levels as non-obese patients, denying patients THA surgery based on BMI alone may merit reconsideration.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research