Management of upper extremity injuries in obese patients

Upper extremity injuries are more prevalent in obese people than in nonobese people after low-energy falls. Because splinting and casting are inefficient methods of stabilization in the setting of obesity, internal fixation provides stability for mobilization and realignment. Morbid obesity adversel...

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Published inThe Orthopedic clinics of North America Vol. 42; no. 1; p. 11
Main Author Jones, Clifford B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2011
Subjects
Arm Injuries - complications
Arm Injuries - therapy
Body Mass Index
Humans
Obesity - complications
Orthopedic Procedures - methods
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Summary:Upper extremity injuries are more prevalent in obese people than in nonobese people after low-energy falls. Because splinting and casting are inefficient methods of stabilization in the setting of obesity, internal fixation provides stability for mobilization and realignment. Morbid obesity adversely affects positioning, surgical exposures, and complications associated with operative fixation. Avoiding short cuts and complications, morbidly obese patients should be able to return to normal functioning.
ISSN:1558-1373
DOI:10.1016/j.ocl.2010.08.002