Given that more than half of total knee and hip arthroplasty patients meet criteria for obesity or morbid obesity, weight loss strategies, particularly pharmacologic approaches like GLP-1 receptor agonists, are becoming increasingly relevant in optimizing surgical outcomes and mitigating complications
With advancements in needleless injections, theres a growing sense of optimism about the possibility of less invasive and more patient-friendly options, a topic that we will explore further in the following sections
The goal isnt to eliminate all nausea, mild nausea is expected and manageable
Since GLP-1 medications already slow digestion, these compounds amplify discomfort significantly
Food Topper: There are certain types of pet formulations that can be more easily used on a daily basis
Combining Lipo-C With Other Treatments With GLP-1 medications: Some patients on compounded semaglutide or compounded tirzepatide add lipotropic injections to help with energy during caloric deficit or to support the transition during dose titration