The Implications of Obesity on Orthopedic Outcomes and Healthcare Systems

Summary

This article discusses the substantial impact of obesity for hospitals, orthopedic practices, and individual patient outcomes, as well as measures to address these challenges. Special issues include anesthesia management pre- and intra-operatively, adapting surgical techniques, infection control, pain management, and hospital equipment.

  • Orthopaedic Pain Management
  • Obesity
  • Cardiometabolic Disorder
  • Orthopaedic Procedures
  • Arthritis
  • Orthopaedics
  • Orthopaedic Pain Management
  • Obesity
  • Cardiometabolic Disorder
  • Orthopaedic Procedures
  • Arthritis
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