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Monday, October 1, 2018

Obesity and Joint Replacement, Part 2: Does Losing Weight First Improve Outcomes?

We have been discussing obesity and joint replacement operations, specifically knee replacements and hip replacements, and the common practi...
Monday, September 17, 2018

Obesity and Joint Replacement, Part 1: Are BMI Restrictions Ethical?

Should "obese" people be required to lose weight before being permitted to get joint replacement surgery? Or a kidney transpla...