Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5709144 The Journal of Arthroplasty 2017 27 Pages PDF
Abstract
Obesity is associated with inpatient recovery after THA only in patients with muscle weakness. The results of this study suggest that we should measure muscle strength in addition to BMI (or body composition) to identify patients at risk of prolonged LOS.
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The Influence of Muscle Weakness on the Association Between Obesity and Inpatient Recovery From Total Hip Arthroplasty
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