How Obesity Can Affect Joint Replacement
Conventional wisdom says that obese people should probably put off their joint replacement surgery until they can lose enough weight to avoid any complications that may occur during an operation. The logic seems reasonable enough, but it presents something of a catch-22 for the patient: how can I lose weight if I can’t exercise? After all, obesity is closely linked with arthritis and the joint pain associated with it. Joint pain leads to inactivity, leading to weight gain, leading to more joint pain. A truly vicious cycle. (more…)