Risk of complications in patients who are obese following upper limb arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionSurgeons should consider advising patients who are obese of the greater risk of VTE and infection when considering elective upper limb arthroplasty. However, noteworthy limitations surrounded the lack of information regarding prophylaxis regimes and BMI measurement tools used in included studies.
Source: Obesity Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research