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Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Risk of Complications After Total Knee Arthroplasty
May 2022
Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Risk of Complications After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Risk of Complications After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
JAMA Netw Open. 2022 01-Apr;():. 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.6722Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
82 obese patients on a waiting list for a primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedure were randomized to receive a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band procedure prior to surgery (n=41) or standard TKA protocol (n=41). The primary outcome of interest was the composite rate of: death; peri/post-operative complications resulting in delayed discharge; wound complications; prosthetic infection; an...
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