Obesity and long term functional outcomes following elective total hip replacement

Obesity and long term functional outcomes following elective total hip replacement

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Obesity rates continue to rise and more total hip arthroplasty procedures are being performed in progressively younger, obese patients. Hence, maintenance of long term physical function will become very important for quality of lif...

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Main Authors: Vincent Heather K, Horodyski MaryBeth, Gearen Peter, Vlasak Richard, Seay Amanda N, Conrad Bryan P, Vincent Kevin R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Arthroplasty
Body mass index
Hip
Physical function
Disability
Obesity
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/7/1/16

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