Background Body mass index (BMI) impacts risk for revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA),
but the relationship between BMI and cause for revision remains unclear. We hypothesized …

The negative effects of obesity following total joint arthroplasty, such as increased morbidity
and mortality, have been well documented in literature. However, little is known about …

Background The objective of this study was to compare the total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
functional outcomes and quality of life of obese and non-obese patients. Methods …

Obesity is associated with longer hospital stays and increased costs in total knee
arthroplasty, even among patients without comorbid conditions or complications. Every 5 …

Obesity has been considered an adverse influence on the outcome of total knee arthroplasty
(TKA), and overweight patients often are advised against having a TKA. The role of body …

With the rising obesity and the increasing age of the population, a large proportion of
patients who undergo Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) are obese. Knowing the health risks …

An increasing number of total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) are performed on obese patients. It
is imperative to remain up to date on the effect of obesity on surgical outcomes and …

Background: The objective of this study was to look for the outcome of TKR in obese
individuals. Methods: The data of all patients who had undergone primary TKR between …

Purpose: Younger patients with higher body mass index (BMI) have increased the demand
for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This has raised concern among orthopaedic surgeons as to …

The MEDLINE database was searched using the key words:'obesity'and 'knee arthroplasty'.
41 articles focused on the topic were reviewed; most studies were prospective case series …