If surgery has been performed on the hip previously, total hip replacement may not be appropriate or can carry a higher complication risk. (theveterinaryexpert.com)
Vitamin D is also essential during pregnancy and nursing as adequate blood levels of Vitamin D have been linked to lower premature labor and overall complication risk. (wellnessmama.com)
Their findings suggest that, above a certain level of obesity, complication risk increases steadily along with increasing body mass index (BMI). (sciencedaily.com)