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01-02-2007 | Original Paper

Obesity increases the likelihood of total joint replacement surgery among younger adults

Authors: S. Harms, R. Larson, A. E. Sahmoun, J. R. Beal

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 1/2007

Abstract

We conducted a retrospective review of medical charts of patients, aged 18 to 59 years old, who underwent either a total knee replacement (TKR) or total hip replacement (THR) from January 2002 to December 2004. Of the 204 study subjects, 52% had a TKR while 48% had a THR. Obesity was significantly associated with the need for a TKR or THR when comparing the study group to adults of similar age in the general population (P< 0.0001). Seventy-two percent (146) of the study group was obese and 21% (42) overweight (BMI 25.0 to 29.9 kg/m²) compared to only 26% (596) obese and 34% (732) overweight in the general population. Patients undergoing a TKR were significantly more likely to be obese (BMI>30 kg/m²) than those having a THR, 83% (89) compared to 59% (57) (P< .0006). Our findings support those previously observed in the elderly population. Primary and secondary prevention programs aimed at reducing obesity are strongly recommended.

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Title: Obesity increases the likelihood of total joint replacement surgery among younger adults
Authors: S. Harms
R. Larson
A. E. Sahmoun
J. R. Beal
Publication date: 01-02-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 1/2007
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-006-0130-y

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