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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
Published on: May 30, 2025
Obesity in orthopedic patients
Dan Bergkvist1, Korosh Hekmat, Thomas Svensson
1Department of Orthopedics, Malmö University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden. dan.bergkvist@skane.se
Summary
Obesity significantly correlates with orthopedic conditions like ankle fractures and general orthopedic clinic visits. Higher body mass index (BMI) increases the likelihood of these conditions, contributing to healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Obesity is linked to various health issues.
- While the link between osteoarthritis and body mass index (BMI) is known, other orthopedic conditions require further study.
- This study investigates the correlation between overweight/obesity and orthopedic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and orthopedic conditions.
- To compare BMI in orthopedic patient cohorts with a reference population.
Main Methods:
- Two orthopedic outpatient cohorts were compared.
- Study 1: Analyzed BMI of 79 emergency room patients with ankle fractures.
- Study 2: Prospectively measured BMI of 647 orthopedic clinic patients.
Main Results:
- Ankle fracture patients had a mean BMI 1.9 units higher than controls (P <.001).
- Orthopedic clinic patients had a mean BMI 1.4 units higher than the reference population (P <.001).
- Odds ratios for BMI >30 kg/m² were 3.46 for ankle fractures and 2.3 for general orthopedic patients.
Conclusions:
- Significant correlations exist between obesity and common orthopedic conditions.
- These findings highlight the contribution of obesity to excess medical expenditures.
- Further research is warranted to understand the full impact of obesity on orthopedic health.
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