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Jonathan P Evans^1,2, Joanna McLaughlin^3,4, Jonathan T Evans^1,2

¹University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, United Kingdom.

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Joint replacement surgery offers significant benefits for individuals with higher body mass index (BMI). Current BMI-based access restrictions may cause inequity and harm, despite evidence of safe outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Public health
Health equity

Background:

Joint replacement surgery improves quality of life for patients with obesity.
Existing access criteria based solely on body mass index (BMI) are increasingly scrutinized.
Concerns exist regarding potential stigma, inequity, and avoidable harm associated with BMI restrictions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of joint replacement surgery in patients with higher BMI.
To examine the impact of BMI-based access restrictions on patient outcomes and healthcare equity.
To advocate for evidence-based access criteria for joint replacement procedures.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of existing literature on joint replacement outcomes stratified by BMI.
Analysis of patient data to assess surgical success rates and complication profiles across different BMI categories.
Comparative analysis of access policies and their correlation with patient demographics and outcomes.

Main Results:

Robust evidence demonstrates safe and effective outcomes for joint replacement in patients with higher BMI.
Meaningful functional and quality-of-life improvements are consistently observed.
BMI alone is an insufficient and potentially inequitable criterion for restricting access to essential surgical care.

Conclusions:

Joint replacement surgery is a viable and beneficial option for patients with higher BMI.
Current BMI-based restrictions for joint replacement surgery may lead to disparities in care.
Policy changes prioritizing clinical indication over arbitrary BMI cutoffs are warranted to promote equitable access and prevent patient harm.