Role of bariatric surgery in reducing periprosthetic joint infections in total knee arthroplasty. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Role of bariatric surgery in reducing periprosthetic joint infections in total knee arthroplasty. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Obesity represents an epidemic of rising numbers worldwide year after year. In the Orthopedic field, obesity is one of the major causes leading to osteoarthritis needing Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA). Still, contextually, it represents one of the most significant risk factors fo...

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Main Authors: D. De Mauro, G. Balato, E. Festa, A. Di Cristo, L. Marasco, G. Loffredo, P. Di Lauro, D. Di Gennaro, G. Maccauro, D. Rosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Obesity
Bariatric surgery
Total knee arthroplasty
Periprosthetic joint infection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07288-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07288-2

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