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Obese patients are at higher risk for surgical complications and consist of a large portion of podiatric patients. Obese patients are additionally at increased risk of developing specific podiatric conditions,… Click to show full abstract
Obese patients are at higher risk for surgical complications and consist of a large portion of podiatric patients. Obese patients are additionally at increased risk of developing specific podiatric conditions, and it is important to be able to identify and appropriately treat these conditions accordingly. Initially, conservative treatment is adequate for a variety of pathologic conditions related to obesity. Occasionally surgical intervention is warranted depending on the severity and lack of response to conservative measures. Arthrodesis-type procedures are often preferable and may be necessary, as opposed to periarticular osteotomy, in obese patients even if the deformity is flexible.
Journal Title: Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery
Year Published: 2019
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