Clinical and radiological survey of the incidence of osteoarthrosis among obese patients.
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- 1 August 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in Annals Of The Rheumatic Diseases
- Vol. 35 (4), 349-353
- https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.35.4.349
Abstract
Twenty-five grossly obese males were investigated for evidence of osteoarthrosis. A roentgenological survey of multiple joints obtained from 22 of these patients showed few significant degenerative changes. 6 patients (20%) had previously incurred traumatic rents in their menisci necessitating meniscectomy. Our results refute previous claims that obesity is a factor in the genesis of osteoarthrosis but do indicate that obese individuals are more predisposed to traumatic injury of the knee.Keywords
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