RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Mosley, Mary
T1 The Implications of Obesity on Orthopedic Outcomes and Healthcare Systems
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 2
SP 8
OP 10
DO 10.1177/155989771402002
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/2/8.abstract
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.