Restricting Access to Care by Using Body Mass Index as Eligibility Criteria for Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Published online on May 11, 2026
Abstract
Foot & Ankle International, Volume 47, Issue 6, Page 713-722, June 2026.
Background:Body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased risk of complications in total hip and knee arthroplasty and is commonly used to screen for surgical eligibility. BMI’s role in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), however, is less defined, with ...
Background:Body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased risk of complications in total hip and knee arthroplasty and is commonly used to screen for surgical eligibility. BMI’s role in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), however, is less defined, with ...