BACKGROUND: Underweight patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty have been largely overlooked. The purpose of this study was to evaluate their complications profiles compared to normal weight individuals. METHODS: Patients were selected from the NSQIP database, matched, and arranged into 2 groups based on BMI. Complications were recorded and analyzed to determine differences in outcomes. RESULTS: Multivariate analysis demonstrated increased length of hospital stay (LOS) (p = 0.006) for underweight patients but failed to demonstrate higher rates of medical or surgical complications. CONCLUSION: There are no increased rates of infectious or medical complications in underweight patients undergoing THA. However, increased LOS was demonstrated.
BACKGROUND: Underweight patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty have been largely overlooked. The purpose of this study was to evaluate their complications profiles compared to normal weight individuals. METHODS: Patients were selected from the NSQIP database, matched, and arranged into 2 groups based on BMI. Complications were recorded and analyzed to determine differences in outcomes. RESULTS: Multivariate analysis demonstrated increased length of hospital stay (LOS) (p = 0.006) for underweight patients but failed to demonstrate higher rates of medical or surgical complications. CONCLUSION: There are no increased rates of infectious or medical complications in underweight patients undergoing THA. However, increased LOS was demonstrated.
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BMI; Complications; Malnutrition; Total hip arthroplasty; Underweight
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