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Morbid Obesity and Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain
| Gastric Bypass % of Patients |
Gastric Banding % of Patients |
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Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain Resolved |
41% | No data available |
Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative joint disease. It results in the breakdown of the cartilage in the joints. Without cartilage, the bones rub against each other, and the joints become stiff and painful. You may want to consider bariatric surgery’s resolution rates for osteoarthritis and the long-term effects of the condition.
People with osteoarthritis are at risk for developing:
- Muscular atrophy due to the reduced range of movement caused by pain and stiffness in the joints
- Loss of mobility because osteoarthritis commonly occurs in the hips, knees, and spine, making it harder and more painful to walk and move around
- Joint swelling caused by the friction of bones rubbing against each other
 Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure |
 Health Benefits |
 Morbid Obesity and Stress Urinary Incontinence |
