Obesity link to increased risk for orthopedic conditions, surgical complications
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 00:30
in Health & Medicine
Obesity affects individual patient care, the healthcare system and nearly every organ in the body. People with obesity often have other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, certain tumors and cancers, and psychiatric disorders. However, the role of obesity in orthopedic conditions and their treatment is less well-publicized.