Obese Patients At Greater Risk Of Infection And Other Complications Following Knee Re
Obese patients have a greater risk of complications following total knee replacement surgery, including post-surgical infections, according to a new literature review recently published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS). Because of complications, obese patients are more likely to require follow-up surgery (revision). Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions, particularly in the United States, and is a well-documented risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis...
Obese Patients At Greater Risk Of Infection And Other Complications Following Knee Re
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