MARTIN SHIRRAN

Director at Oxford Therapuetics Limited, Spain

Publications

• Commentary
  Obesity and orthopaedic surgery
  Author(s): MARTIN SHIRRAN*
  
  Every orthopaedic surgeon is aware of the potential problems that can arise when operating on a patient with an elevated BMI. This is particularly the case with those involved in total knee and hip replacement procedures. Of course, many overweight patients have a positive outcome from the surgery, but it does come with a number of risks. These include elevated blood loss, along with the potential of the patient developing deep vein thrombosis. Additionally, the time the patient is on the operating table is often extended, as is the recovery time. .. Read More»