Abstract:Obesity is one of the most problematic issues for health organizations worldwide because of its relationship with several chronic diseases. It is also demonstrated to increase early onset of hip arthritis, consequently leading to early failure of implants of total hip arthroplasty (THA). The aim of the study was to assess the influence of obesity on the positioning of prosthetic components and potential complications. A total of 312 patients underwent THA from 2006 to 2015 at our institute. All procedures were… Show more
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