Time to move beyond BMI alone in predicting arthroplasty infections: A large single-center retrospective cohort study
Scandinavian Journal of Surgery
Published online on April 25, 2026
Abstract
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Background and Aims:A high body mass index (BMI) has traditionally been a strict criterion for surgical eligibility for arthroplasty based on the increased risk for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Individuals with obesity are two to four times more ...
Background and Aims:A high body mass index (BMI) has traditionally been a strict criterion for surgical eligibility for arthroplasty based on the increased risk for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Individuals with obesity are two to four times more ...