Thursday, November 21, 2019

Obesity is a risk factor for dislocation, fracture, and revision after shoulder arthroplasty









Comment: Shoulder arthroplasty is most often an elective procedure. Obesity appears to be a risk factor for surgical complications, but is also likely to be associated with risks of medical complications, such as obstructive sleep apnea, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary emboli. 

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