The Association of Body Mass Index with Risk of Long-Term Revision and 90-Day Mortality Following Primary Total Hip Replacement

Volume: 100, Issue: 24, Pages: 2140 - 2152
Published: Dec 19, 2018
Abstract
Background: The influence of obesity on outcomes following total hip replacement is unclear. Restriction of total hip replacement on the basis of body mass index (BMI) has been suggested. The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of BMI on the risk of revision and 90-day mortality. Methods: This was a population-based, longitudinal cohort study of the National Joint Registry (NJR) for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of...
Paper Details
Title
The Association of Body Mass Index with Risk of Long-Term Revision and 90-Day Mortality Following Primary Total Hip Replacement
Published Date
Dec 19, 2018
Volume
100
Issue
24
Pages
2140 - 2152
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