The Cost of Obesity.

Autor: Incavo, Stephen J., Derasari, Aditya M.
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Zdroj: Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American Volume; 5/7/2014, Vol. 96 Issue 9, pe79(1)-e79(2), 2p
Abstrakt: The author comments on the study "The Effect of Obesity on Direct Medical Costs in Total Knee Arthroplasty," by Hilal Maradit Kremers. Topics include the longer hospital stays and increased costs in total knee arthroplasty, the increase in complication rates specifically wound infection, and work-related disability.
Databáze: Complementary Index