Implications of obesity in patients with foot and ankle pathology |
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Authors: | Hugo A Ubillus Alan P Samsonov Mohammad T Azam Megan P Forney Thelma R Jimenez Mosquea Raymond J Walls |
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Affiliation: | Hugo A Ubillus, Alan P Samsonov, Mohammad T Azam, Thelma R Jimenez Mosquea, Raymond J Walls, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York City, NY 10002, United StatesMegan P Forney, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45267, United States |
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Abstract: | Obesity is a growing problem defined as a body mass index of greater than 30 kg/m2. It is predicted that by 2030, 48.9% of adults will be classified as obese which expands surgical risk factors to a broad population while increasing healthcare costs at the same time in different socioeconomic groups. This specific population has been widely studied in multiple surgical fields and published studies have shown the implications in each of these fields. The impact of obesity on orthopedic surgical outcomes has been previously reported in several total hip and knee arthroscopy studies, with evidence indicating that obesity is strongly associated with an increased risk of post operative complications together with higher revision rates. In line with increasing interest on the impact of obesity in orthopedics, there has been a similar output of publications in the foot and ankle literature. This review article evaluates several foot and ankle pathologies, their risk factors associated with obesity and subsequent management. It provides an updated, comprehensive analysis of the effects of obesity on foot and ankle surgical outcomes, with the ultimate aim of educating both surgeons and allied health professionals about the risks, benefits, and modifiable factors of operating on obese patients. |
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Keywords: | Obesity Foot and ankle surgery Ankle fracture Total ankle replacement Achilles tendinopathy Hallux valgus |
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