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Demographics and Outcomes of Glenohumeral Dislocations in Individuals With Elevated Body Mass Index.

Bhargavi MaheshwerPenelope HalkiadakisJason G InaBlaine T BafusAdrienne Lee
Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2024)
Over time, there has been an increase in shoulder dislocations in morbidly obese individuals in the United States, alongside an overall increase in the average BMI of patients who present with shoulder dislocations.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • rotator cuff
  • obese patients
  • weight gain
  • bariatric surgery
  • adipose tissue
  • weight loss
  • metabolic syndrome
  • type diabetes
  • physical activity
  • insulin resistance
  • glycemic control