The Impact of Obesity on the Outcome of Total Ankle Replacement

Conclusions: Although obese patients had increased disability and worse function preoperatively, total ankle replacement significantly and similarly improved pain and disability scores in both obese and non-obese patients, with no significant difference in the proportion of complications. We therefore maintain that total ankle replacement is a reliable treatment option for patients with end-stage ankle arthritis, including those who are obese. Level of Evidence: Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Foot & Ankle Scientific Articles Source Type: research