Preoperative GLP-1 Agonist Use Is Associated with Decreased Complications Compared to Bariatric Surgery Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty

Obesity is a risk factor for adverse outcomes following total hip arthroplasty (THA). While weight loss strategies exist, the comparative impact of these approaches on surgical outcomes remains underexplored. This study aimed to compare complications among patients who had bariatric surgery versus prescription weight-loss medications prior to THA.