This study shows that patients with a normal BMI tend to have smaller abduction angles. Overweight or obese patients, on average, have a normal abduction angle but are more likely to have an 'open cup'. A number of factors unique to obese and overweight patient may contribute to an 'open cup' and less accurate cup placement.
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