Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10221351 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2018 | 33 Pages |
Abstract
This study demonstrates that the impact of obesity on postoperative complications is more profound for THA than TKA. This emphasizes the importance of considering patient comorbidities in the context of the specific procedure when assessing risks of surgery.
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Authors
David E. MD, PharmD, Nicholas A. MD, S. Blake MD, Jacob M. MD, PhD, Timothy S. MD, Yubo PhD, John J. MD,