Impact of Body Mass Index on Functional Recovery After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective Study

Although patients with obesity faced early recovery challenges, particularly regarding gait, the level of satisfaction with THA outcomes was comparable across all BMI groups at 1 year. These findings highlight the need for personalized management and rehabilitation strategies for optimizing THA outcomes in patients with obesity.

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Arthroplasty Today
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2026-03-07
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2026.101986
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Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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Abstract

Although patients with obesity faced early recovery challenges, particularly regarding gait, the level of satisfaction with THA outcomes was comparable across all BMI groups at 1 year. These findings highlight the need for personalized management and rehabilitation strategies for optimizing THA outcomes in patients with obesity.

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