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Study shows relationship between obesity and operative time during TJR
Researchers have identified a relationship between obesity and operative time, and patient age and length of hospital stay among patients who underwent total hip and knee arthroplasty that may be useful in planning operating lists. Read more | |||
BMI cited as poor predictor of early complications after TJA
DALLAS — Results of a database review study presented here indicated a correlation between increased body mass index (BMI) and 30-day complications for total joint arthroplasty (TJA). However, BMI was not a strong predictor of this risk, according to a presenter at the American Association for Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting. Read more | |||
Preoperative physical therapy linked with decreased need for post acute care services after TJA
Among patients who underwent primary hip or knee arthroplasty, those who participated in preoperative physical therapy had a 29% decrease in the use of post-acute care services, according to study results. Read more | |||
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