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Weight Loss Before Joint Replacement Surgery Using New Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Medicines

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Abstract

The prevalence of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) use before total joint arthroplasty (TJA) was assessed.

  • Weight loss in patients using GLP-1s was measured.
  • The association of GLP-1 use with patient outcomes after TJA was evaluated.
  • Findings may provide insights into the role of GLP-1s in managing patients prior to surgery.

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