This paper provides an up-to-date review of obesity and lower limb osteoarthritis (OA). OA is
a major global cause of disability, with the knee being the most frequently affected joint …

Aims Our aim was to determine whether, based on the current literature, bariatric surgery
prior to total hip (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) reduces the complication rates and …

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 …

Purpose The body mass index (BMI) is widely recognized as a prognostic factor in multiple
operations; however, the relationship between the BMI and outcomes following total knee …

Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is widely considered a successful intervention for
osteoarthritis and other degenerative knee diseases. This study addresses the need for a …

Objective The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature to identify whether
obesity or the regular practice of physical activity are predictors of clinical outcomes in …

This study utilized a national database to evaluate 90 day postoperative complication rates
after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in super obese (BMI> 50 kg/m 2) patients (n= 7666) …

Background To analyze evolution and factors related with greater gains in Health Related
Quality of Life (HRQOL) and with a greater probability of exceed their corresponding minimal …

The incidence of obesity is rising worldwide. Obesity is a risk factor for developing
osteoarthritis in the knee. Obesity and knee osteoarthritis are independently disabling …

Background Some studies have suggested that patients who are super obese (BMI> 50
kg/m 2) may have poorer outcomes and more frequent complications when undergoing TKA …