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Eight important stories to read regarding obesity in orthopedics

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Orthopedics Today has highlighted eight important stories to keep your practice up-to-date regarding obesity and what role that plays on patients in orthopedic medicine.

Multiligamentous knee injuries can occurr more frequently in obese patients

Obese patients were significantly more likely to experience a multiligamentous knee injury caused by low-energy mechanisms, according to study results. Read more.

Study shows relationship between obesity and operative time during TJR

Researchers have identified a relationship between obesity and operative time, and patient age and length of hospital stay among patients who underwent total hip and knee arthroplasty that may be of use in planning operating lists. Read more.

Orthopedic surgeons continue to struggle with the epidemic of patient obesity

Obesity is a widespread, significant and costly problem. The World Health Organization indicates that in 2008, more than 500 million adults worldwide were obese, which the organization defines as having a body mass index of 30 or higher. Read more.

Obesity a factor in elbow performance after primary total elbow arthroplasty

Elbow performance after primary total elbow arthroplasty was adversely influenced among patients who were obese, according to study results. Read more.

Longer hospital stays, higher costs associated with obesity

Patients who are obese experience longer hospital stays and higher costs when undergoing total knee arthroplasty, according to study results. Read more.

High BMI significantly increased complication rates during THA

Complication rates were high among patients with a body mass index of 50 kg/m² or greater who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty, and weight loss should be considered prior to surgery to reduce this rate, according to study results. Read more.

Age, higher BMI result in higher risks after Achilles tendon injury

Patients who have a higher body mass index or are older tend to fare worse in recovering from acute Achilles tendon ruptures, according to study data. Read more and watch video.

BMI cited as poor predictor of early complications after TJA

DALLAS — Results of a database review study presented here indicated a correlation between increased body mass index and 30-day complications for total joint arthroplasty; however, body mass index was not a strong predictor of this risk, according to the presenter. Read more.