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The intervention subjects had higher odds of achieving a BMI of <40 kg/m 2 (odds ratio = 1.9), but this was not statistically significant (p = 0.44).
Practitioners may find that remote interventions can help some patients achieve a healthier BMI before surgery.
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The intervention subjects had higher odds of achieving a BMI of <40 kg/m 2 (odds ratio = 1.9, p = 0.44), but not significantly so.
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Weight Loss Before Total Joint Arthroplasty Using a Remote Dietitian and a Mobile Application
Michael W. Seward et al. · Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery · 2025
DOI 10.2106/jbjs.24.00838
rct · n=60Cited 3×
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