Does body mass index affect restoration of femoral offset, leg length and cup positioning after total hip arthroplasty? A prospective cohort study

Volume: 20, Issue: 1
Published: Sep 12, 2019
Abstract
Background In obese patients, total hip arthroplasty (THA) can be technically demanding with increased perioperative risks. The aim of this prospective cohort study is to evaluate the effect of body mass index (BMI) on radiological restoration of femoral offset (FO) and leg length as well as acetabular cup positioning. Methods In this prospective study, patients with unilateral primary osteoarthritis (OA) treated with THA between September 2010...
Paper Details
Title
Does body mass index affect restoration of femoral offset, leg length and cup positioning after total hip arthroplasty? A prospective cohort study
Published Date
Sep 12, 2019
Volume
20
Issue
1
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