Functional mobility and pain are improved for 6 years after adolescent bariatric surgery.
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In brief
In brief
Six-year follow-up data from the Teen-LABS study demonstrates sustained improvements in functional mobility and musculoskeletal pain following metabolic and bariatric surgery in adolescents. Analysis of 400-meter walk tests and pain assessments reveals durable benefits in physical function and quality of life for this patient population.
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Functional mobility improvements measured by 400-meter walk time are sustained for 6 years after adolescent metabolic and bariatric surgery.
Musculoskeletal pain improvements are sustained for 6 years after adolescent metabolic and bariatric surgery.
The Teen-LABS study used standardized 400-meter walk tests to assess functional mobility after bariatric surgery in adolescents.
Walk time and heart rate parameters from 400-meter walk tests were analyzed to measure functional mobility outcomes.