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Review
. 2022 Oct;53(4):461-472.
doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2022.06.008. Epub 2022 Sep 14.

The Insidious Effects of Childhood Obesity on Orthopedic Injuries and Deformities

Breann Tisano  1 , Kendall Anigian  1 , Nyssa Kantorek  2 , Yves J Kenfack  2 , Megan Johnson  3 , Jaysson T Brooks  4
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Review

The Insidious Effects of Childhood Obesity on Orthopedic Injuries and Deformities

Breann Tisano et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 2022 Oct.

Abstract

The current childhood obesity epidemic, affecting approximately 20% of American children and adolescents, is accompanied by unique orthopedic manifestations. The growing musculoskeletal system is susceptible to the endocrine effects of obesity, resulting in decreased bone mass and quality. As a result, obese children are at increased risk of musculoskeletal injury, fracture, and lower extremity deformities. The efficacy of nonoperative treatment such as casting or bracing may be limited by body habitus and surgical treatment is accompanied by increased risk of perioperative complications.

Keywords: Children; Obesity; Orthopedics; Overweight; Perthes; Scoliosis; Sports; Trauma.

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