Background Body mass index (BMI) cutoffs are commonly utilized to decide whether to offer
obese patients elective total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, weight loss goals may be …

Background Elevated body mass index (BMI) is a risk factor for adverse outcomes following
total hip arthroplasty (THA). It is unknown if preoperative weight loss to a BMI< 40 kg/m 2 is …

Background High body mass index (BMI) has long been recognized as a risk factor for
postoperative complication among total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients. However, recent …

Introduction The prevalence of obesity continues to rise in parallel with demand for total hip
arthroplasty (THA). This study aims to report obesity trends in primary THA and its effects on …

Influence of BMI upon patient outcomes and complications following THA was examined
across a national cohort of patients. Outcomes were compared by BMI groups (19.0–29.9 …

Importance Severe obesity is a risk factor for major early complications after total hip
arthroplasty (THA). Objective To determine the association between surgeon experience …

Background Given the prevalence of obesity in the United States, much of the adult
reconstruction literature focuses on the effects of obesity and morbid obesity. However, there …

Background Obesity is associated with higher rates of adverse outcomes following primary
total hip arthroplasty (THA). The purpose of this study is to utilize 3 national databases to …

Background The incidence of obesity among patients presenting for elective total hip
arthroplasty (THA) has increased in the last decade, and the relationship between obesity …

Background The aim of our study is to evaluate the association of body mass index (BMI)
and the risk of postoperative complications, mortality, and revision rates following primary …