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Higher Body Mass Index Leads To Longer Operative Time in Total Knee Arthroplasty by dermo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The documents discuss risk factors for increased operative time and complications for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Higher BMI is associated with longer operative time and increased complications like infection and revision surgery. Patients with metabolic syndrome also have higher cardiovascular complication rates. Smoking and cemented implants increase the risk of ICU admission after total joint arthroplasty.
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- dermo
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