Monday, March 11, 2013

Weight loss may prevent, treat osteoarthritis in obese patients

Weight loss may prevent and significantly alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a progressive disease of the joints known as "wear and tear" arthritis, according to a literature review appearing in the March 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). (2013-03-11)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/84082/Weight_loss_may_prevent_treat_osteoarthritis_in_obese_patients.html

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