Increased Prevalence of Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Injuries and Surgeries in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.

Jessica SchmerlerAnthony K ChiuAmil R AgarwalR Timothy KreulenUma SrikumaranMatthew J Best

Published in: The Physician and sportsmedicine (2023)

Anorexia and bulimia are associated with increased prevalence of soft tissue injuries and surgeries. Orthopaedic surgeons should be aware of this risk, and patients presenting to clinic should be informed of risks associated with these diagnoses and provided with resources promoting recovery to help prevent further injury or surgery.

Keyphrases

anorexia nervosa
soft tissue
end stage renal disease
risk factors
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
minimally invasive
ejection fraction
primary care
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
case report
atrial fibrillation