PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Mosley, Mary
ED  - O'Connor, Mary I.
TI  - The Implications of Obesity on Orthopedic Outcomes and Healthcare Systems
DP  - 2014 May 01
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 8--10
VI  - 14
IP  - 2
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/2/8.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/2/8.full
AB  - 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.