BACKGROUND: The influence of increased body mass index (BMI) on morbidity and
mortality in critically injured trauma patients has been studied, with conflicting results. The …

The incidence of obesity has been increasing in the United States, and the medical care of
obese patients after injury is complex. Obesity has been linked to increased morbidity after …

Despite the fact that obesity is a known risk factor for comorbidities and complications, there
is evidence suggesting a survival advantage for patients classified by body mass index …

Background Obesity is known to complicate trauma hospital stays. We hypothesize that
obesity delays functional recovery in trauma patients. Materials and methods Between 2005 …

Background The effects of obesity on injury severity and outcome have been studied in
trauma patients but not in those who have experienced a fall. The aim of this study was to …

Purpose The treatment of morbidly obese patients in orthopedic trauma differs in many ways
compared to injured patients with normal body mass indices. This paper highlights key …

Introduction Chest trauma and obesity are both associated with increased risks for
respiratory complications (eg hypoxia, hypercarbia, pneumonia), which are frequent causes …

Background There are controversial data on the relationship between trauma and body
mass index. We investigated this relationship in traumatic hemorrhagic shock. Methods The …

Background: Excess visceral adiposity induces chronic subclinical inflammation resulting in
the metabolic syndrome. Whether excess visceral adiposity impacts posttraumatic …

INTRODUCTION Epidemiology Obesity is an epidemic showing no sign of slowing down
and the prevalence has more than doubled worldwide since 1980. 1–3 Obesity is most …