Reassessing BMI-based access to joint replacement surgery

Joint replacement surgery transforms lives for patients with higher body mass index (BMI). Strong evidence shows safe outcomes and meaningful benefit, yet access remains restricted by BMI alone, an approach that risks stigma, inequity, and avoidable harm.

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PLoS Medicine
Published
2026-03-24
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1005003
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Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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Reassessing BMI-based access to joint replacement surgery

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Reassessing BMI-based access to joint replacement surgery

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Abstract

Joint replacement surgery transforms lives for patients with higher body mass index (BMI). Strong evidence shows safe outcomes and meaningful benefit, yet access remains restricted by BMI alone, an approach that risks stigma, inequity, and avoidable harm.

PLoS MedicineVol. 23(3)
University of Exeter (GB), Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (GB), University of Bristol (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 11%
Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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