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  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Rehabilitation

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  • Obesity is a major risk factor in the development of degenerative changes in coxarthrosis (hip osteoarthritis).
  • Understanding the role of obesity is crucial for optimizing outcomes in hip replacement surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate obesity as a risk factor in patients undergoing hip endoprosthesis implantation.
  • To analyze the correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and post-operative outcomes in hip replacement patients.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 136 patients who received a hip endoprosthesis.
  • Collected data included patient BMI, surgical details, and post-operative complications over a six-month average follow-up period.
  • Observed outcomes included wound healing, infections, thrombosis, dislocations, hospital stay, and physical therapy progression.

Main Results:

  • Patient characteristics, including body weight and BMI, are critical factors in hip endoprosthesis implantation.
  • Surgical success is influenced by endoprosthesis properties, surgeon expertise, and patient-specific factors like age and health status.
  • Post-operative complications and recovery timelines are associated with patient BMI.

Conclusions:

  • Hip endoprosthesis implantation should be considered for postponement in patients with a BMI exceeding 29.99.
  • Recommend endocrine treatment and weight loss programs for individuals with high BMI prior to hip replacement.
  • Achieving a BMI below 29.99 is advised to improve surgical outcomes and reduce complication risks.