Background: Obesity has been associated with a greater burden of symptomatic knee
osteoarthritis. There is some evidence that patients with a very high body mass index (BMI) …

The preoperative period prior to elective total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a critical time for
lifestyle interventions since a scheduled surgery may help motivate patients to lose weight …

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 Total hip and total knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA) are increasing in incidence
annually. While these procedures are effective in improving pain and function, there is a risk …

Background When indicating patients for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA), surgeons
and patients must understand the absolute and relative risks of periprosthetic joint infection …

Abstract Background The current American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
guidelines recommend preoperative weight loss before total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in …

Abstract Background The United States is in an obesity epidemic. Obesity has multiple
common comorbid conditions, including lower extremity arthritis. We sought to examine the …

In the United States, the occurrence of obesity is estimated to be approximately 41.9% and is
projected to continue to rise [1]. As the condition has become more prevalent, so has the …

Background Optimal management of morbid obesity before total hip arthroplasty (THA)
remains debated. Recently, bariatric procedures have become more common with …

Abstract Purpose of Review Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication
that can occur following total joint arthroplasty (TJA), causing significant morbidity and often …