Does Obesity Increase the Risk of Perioperative Complications in Patients with Periprosthetic Femur Fractures?

Overview

The primary goal of this study is to determine whether obesity is an independent risk factor for increased perioperative complications in patients who undergo operative fixation of periprosthetic femur fractures.

Description

The capability to exactly correlate the relationship between obesity and medical complications for periprosthetic femur fractures is difficult in view of the high rate of associated comorbidities.  Given the high prevalence of periprosthetic femur fractures and the obesity epidemic, it is important to evaluate the incidence and the risk factors pertaining to mortality and morbidity associated with obese individuals undergoing surgery.  This will help orthopaedic surgeons formulate necessary guidelines both in treating and counseling obese patients with periprosthetic fractures. 

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    obesity, periprosthetic femur fracture
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 100 Years
  • Gender: All

Patients at least 18 years of age with operatively treated periprosthetic femur fractures

Updated on 31 Mar 2023. Study ID: 1812625744

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