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The Influence of Overweight/Obesity on Patient-Perceived Physical Functioning and Health-Related Quality of Life After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty

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2011

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Martin Stevens, Nienke Paans, Robert Wagenmakers, Jan van Beveren, Jos J. A. M. van Raay, Klaas van der Meer, Roy E. Stewart, Sjoerd K. Bulstra, Inge H. F. Reininga, Inge van den Akker‐Scheek
Obesity Surgery

Abstract

The influence of overweight/obesity on physical functioning and health-related quality of life is low. The impact of complications and comorbidity is considerable. Refusing a patient a THA solely on the basis of overweight or obesity does not seem justified.

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