In the spirit of Thanksgiving, when many of us add a little extra to our plates, a new  study  looked at how body mass index (BMI) influences recovery after lower-extremity fracture surgery. Using a 20-year national dataset, adults with BMI ≥30 were compared to those with BMI <30, all followed for two years. Short-term risks (first 90 days)  Obesity increased complications across the board:  Pulmonary embolism: +55% Deep vein thrombosis: +30% Renal failure: +22% Wound disrup

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Beyond a surgeon’s experience and skill, patient selection is critical for the success of total ankle arthroplasty...