Keywords

Obesity, Patient care

Authors

1. Taggart, Helen M.
2. Mincer, Andi Beth
3. Thompson, Anne W.

Abstract

Obesity is a major health problem in the United States, and it is occurring at an increasing rate. When an orthopaedic patient is obese, the care plan and interventions must be adjusted for the specific patient needs. This article explores the multidimensional challenges and suggests strategies to provide safe care for the patient who is obese.