Background Although obesity has been shown to increase the risk of short-term medical
complications following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), evidence is lacking on the …

Background Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a widely performed surgical procedure
to address various shoulder pathologies. Several studies have suggested that radiographic …

INTRODUCTION: Pathologic fractures often contribute to adverse events in metastatic bone
disease, and prophylactic fixation offers to mitigate their effects. This study aims to analyze …

Obese patients with hip fractures are at increased risk of perioperative complications due to
both their size and associated medical conditions. The purpose of this report is to describe a …

Background Digital mucous cysts (DMCs) are masses on the fingers that can be definitively
managed with surgical excision. Though uncommon, surgical site infections can develop …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine whether a relationship exists between
body mass index (BMI), specifically obesity, and surgical outcomes for open carpal tunnel …

Disruption of the extensor mechanism is debilitating with surgical repair being the accepted
treatment. The incidence of infection and reoperation after extensor mechanism repair are …

Background: Brachial plexus block for hand and upper extremity procedures in the obese
presents a unique set of technical challenges. The authors examined how obesity affects …