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Weight Loss Slowed Rate of Knee Degeneration

June 29, 2018 By Stefan D. Tarlow MD

A 4 year study using MRI to look at knees showed the rate of knee degeneration/wear.  The more weight loss, the slower the rate of knee destruction.  Another study showed that combining weight loss with exercise with dietary modification improved exercise tolerance (walking) and improved weight loss.  Finally, the proportion of obese patients with artificial knees requiring repeat replacement surgery  has increased dramatically over the last 10 years.  Obese is a modifiable risk factor for failure of Total Knee Replacement  that should be addressed prior to knee replacement surgery.

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  • ABOUT
    ▼
    • About Dr. Tarlow
    • About the Practice
    • Health Plans
    • Medicare & Self-Pay
  • SURGICAL TREATMENTS
    ▼
    • Robotic Mako Total Knee Replacement
    • Makoplasty Robotic Partial Knee Surgery
    • Robotic Cementless (Press Fit) Total Knee Replacement
    • ACL Reconstruction
    • Knee Arthroscopy
    • In-Office Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Knee Injection
    • Knee Cartilage Repair Restoration Surgery
    • Subchondroplasty
    • Knee Arthritis Treatment Options
    • Patello Femoral (Knee Cap) Replacement Surgery
    • My Knee Cap Hurts
    • Hyalofast Cartilage Restoration Surgery
  • SPORTS INJURIES
    ▼
    • Basketball Knee Injuries
    • Skiing Knee Injuries
    • Soccer Knee Injuries
    • Volleyball Knee Injuries
  • CONTACT
  • LOCATIONS
  • Articles