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1The Orthopaedic Program, Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. hamlinbr@mail.magee.edu
Abstract:
The purpose of this article is to present the challenges of dealing with the morbidly obese patient suffering from degenerative knee arthrosis. Surgery should only be undertaken when conservative management has failed and comorbidities optimized. Owing to risks related to comorbidities, diligence is necessary before proceeding with surgery to lessen the chance of complications-especially infection. Evaluation, conservative treatments, preoperative optimization, and surgical options are discussed.
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