The Surprising Effect of Body Mass Index on Elective Orthopedic Surgeries
Elective orthopedic surgeries are often deferred or declined due to concern about the patient's elevated body mass index (BMI). The study team conducted a literature review of studies focusing on the relationship between BMI and outcomes of elective orthopedic surgical procedures. The literatur...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | The Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.jisprm.org/article.asp?issn=2349-7904;year=2019;volume=2;issue=1;spage=50;epage=53;aulast=Burke |