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Interesting Article for those deciding whether or not to get a KR or alternative.

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robert61422
robert61422

There was a study done, some years ago, that showed if you are overweight, losing 10% of that weight improves the inflammation and pain of arthritis. Now they've done a study showing that losing 20% or more reduces the arthritis even more. Something to think about before going under the knife.

Of course, this is not an option for many people whose knee(s) are too far gone but something to think about for others.

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/intensive-weight-loss-helps-knee-arthritis

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  • nwf477
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    I have not read the article but I agree completely I use to be an electrician I am 6'4" and at the time I was 400lbs climbing up and down ladders steps kneeling and walking on concrete all of it played a part in the downfall of my L knee. I am not saying that everyones knee problems are weight related but I am fairly sure there is a fair amount of truth to being overweight and having knee problems. Losing weight is no fun but given the choice between losing weight and going thru my knee saga losing weight makes more sense.Its something to think about.

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