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Osteoarthritis
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Impact of Obesity and Knee Osteoarthritis on Morbidity and Mortality in Older Americans (Annals 2011) “The number of quality-adjusted life-years lost owing to knee osteoarthritis and obesity seems to be substantial, with black and Hispanic women experiencing disproportionate losses. Reducing mean body mass index to the levels observed a decade ago in this population would yield substantial health benefits.”
Knee Pain From Common Arthritic Condition Eased By Weight Loss “Knee pain related to osteoarthritis (OA) is a common complaint among obese individuals and retired professional athletes, especially former NFL players, but researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day program said they have a simple solution: lose weight.”
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Osteoarthritis Pictures Slideshow: An Overview and Visual Guide to OA
Osteoarthritis Pictures Slideshow: Exercises for OA of the Knee
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