Inferior clinical outcomes after femur fracture in the obese are potentially preventable

With the obesity epidemic expanding in the general population, orthopedic surgeons are encountering an increasing number of obese trauma patients. Caring for the obese trauma population requires tailoring of current practices to optimize care at each stage of management. Conflicting research on the effect of obesity on trauma outcomes impacts standardization of treatment practices for this population [1,2]. In general, obesity is a poor prognostic factor in orthopedic surgery. However, the effect of obesity on specific clinical outcomes after orthopedic trauma is largely unknown, as patients presenting with particular fracture patterns have unique pathophysiology [3 –7].

Source: Injury - August 16, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mary K Bryant, Matthew Parrish, Sara Roy, Pascal Udekwu, Megan Farrell, Miren Schinco, Sarat Ganga Source Type: research