Study finds obese patients at higher risk of complications after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty | Orthopedics

Study finds obese patients at higher risk of complications after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty | Orthopedics

Obesity, smoking, diabetes, pending workers comp claim all have increased risk of complication after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.

William D. Murrell, MD
Consultant Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Dubai Bone and Joint Center
Dubai Healthcare City
Dubai, UAE

Keywords: Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, shoulder and elbow surgery, infection, antibiotic, cartilage, rotator cuff, shoulder dislocation