Here are four notes:
1. Investigators reviewed the charts of TAA patients and separated them into two groups according to BMI. The reference group included patients with a BMI of less than 30, and the obesity group included patients with a BMI greater than or equal to 30.
2. The study found that 97 ankle replacements had a minimum five-year follow-up and 49 of these implants were in obese patients.
3. Although there was little difference in five-year implant failure between the BMI groups, there was a significantly higher risk of failure in obese patients at their final follow-up, at around 7.9 years from the time of the surgery.
4. Results suggest that obesity may negatively influence ankle replacement outcomes.
More articles on orthopedics:
Study finds reverse shoulder surgery patients often return to sports — 5 points
NY UCL reconstruction rose 193% in 10 years: 5 insights
AAOS names Dr. Gerald Williams Jr. President: 5 key notes
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
