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Reassessing BMI-based access to joint replacement surgery

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Joint replacement surgery transforms lives for patients with higher body mass index (BMI). Strong evidence shows safe outcomes and meaningful benefit, yet access remains restricted by BMI alone, an approach that risks stigma, inequity, and avoidable harm.

Source: PLoS Medicine

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1005003

Authors: Jonathan P. Evans, Jonathan P. Evans, Joanna McLaughlin, Jonathan T. Evans, Jonathan T. Evans

Institutions: University of Exeter, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, University of Bristol, NHS England

Language: English

Topic: Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,460