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Body Mass Index and Joint Replacement Surgery

Body Mass Index and Joint Replacement Surgery

September 15, 2021

Calculate Your BMI

What Is Body Mass Index [BMI]

Your BMI is a measurement of your body weight based on your height and weight. Although your BMI does not actually “measure” your percentage of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on your height. Due to its ease of measurement and calculation, it is the most widely used diagnostic indicator to identify a person’s optimal weight depending on his height. Your BMI “number” will inform you if you are underweight, of normal weight, overweight, or obese. However, due to the wide variety of body types, the distribution of muscle and bone mass, etc., it is not appropriate to use this as the only or final indication for diagnosis.

The formulas to calculate BMI based on two of the most commonly used unit systems:

BMI = weight(kg) / height(m) (Metric Units)
BMI = 703·weight(lb) / height(in) (U.S. Units)

BMI Table for Adults

This is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended body weight based on BMI values for adults. It is used for both men and women, age 18 or older. The Body mass chart for adults and the body mass chart for children is different. This is because body mass index is accounted differently based on age and growth spurts. Here is the Body Mass Index Chart for women and for men that are 18 and older:

Adult BMI Table

BMI and Joint Replacement Surgery

Cory Calendine, MD is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and founding partner of the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee at Williamson County Hospital in Franklin, TN. Dr. Calendine is an expert in Joint Replacement, specializing in Hip and Knee Surgery. From diagnosis through treatment, the Orthopaedic Surgical experts at the Bone and Joint Institute use the latest techniques and technology to improve care for people with musculoskeletal problems. For more information, please contact our office or schedule your appointment today.

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Surgical Smoke Risks in the Operating Room: A Hidden Threat to Healthcare Workers

Surgical smoke generated by electrocautery, laser, and ultrasonic devices poses serious health risks to operating room personnel, containing over 80 toxic chemicals with carcinogenic and mutagenic properties comparable to cigarette smoke. Despite well-documented dangers including respiratory problems, headaches, potential cancer risk, and infectious disease transmission through airborne pathogens like HPV and hepatitis B, only 14-47% of healthcare workers use proper protection measures such as smoke evacuation systems and N95 respirators. Effective protection requires implementing comprehensive surgical smoke management programs featuring local exhaust ventilation positioned within 2 inches of surgical sites, enhanced respiratory protection with properly fitted N95 or higher-grade masks, optimized operating room ventilation systems, and mandatory staff education programs, yet current adoption rates remain dangerously low across healthcare facilities worldwide.

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Juvenile Arthritis Facts

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The Hidden Dangers of Ibuprofen and Naproxen: Protecting Your Digestive System from NSAIDs

The hidden dangers of ibuprofen and naproxen center on their significant gastrointestinal risks, with NSAIDs being the second leading cause of stomach ulcers after bacterial infections. While one-third of users develop digestive symptoms, up to 70% of long-term users show stomach damage without warning signs, and 2-4% develop serious complications annually. Naproxen poses the highest stomach bleeding risk (5.6x normal), followed by diclofenac (4x) and ibuprofen (2.7x), while COX-2 inhibitors offer better safety profiles. Risk factors include age over 65, previous ulcers, blood thinners, and H. pylori infections, with protective strategies including using minimum effective doses, considering proton pump inhibitors for high-risk patients, choosing safer alternatives like COX-2 inhibitors, and maintaining open communication with healthcare providers about individual risk factors and pain management needs.