Orthopedic Doctor Discusses Obesity’s Weight on Bones

Boise, Idaho ? Many people are unaware of the health effects that obesity has on the skeletal system even though many other conditions have been linked to excess weight.

?In addition to associated health concerns such as heart disease and diabetes, obesity can raise your risk of fractured bones,? says Dr. David Hassinger, founder of Direct Orthopedic Care in Boise. ?Excess weight causes bones to become more brittle and experts believe this is due to fat cells in bone marrow.?

Osteoporosis often affects older adults, but it can form in obese adults at a younger age. Those with arthritis, tendonitis, and bursitis will notice their conditions worsen when they gain weight. ?This is because adding weight can add four or more times the amount of pressure on the joints. For instance, gaining five pounds adds 20 pounds of pressure to your knee joints,? Dr. Hassinger states.

Once obesity causes a bone fracture or leaves conditions such as arthritis no longer manageable at home, a direct care orthopedic specialist can help manage your pain immediately without waiting for a special appointment. ?When you need immediate joint pain relief or urgent care for broken bones in Boise, visiting the ER will result in a referral to an orthopedic specialist. However, you can go straight to a direct-care facility seven days a week with no waiting so you can get an accurate diagnosis and start the healing process immediately,? notes Dr. Hassinger.

Obesity increases your risk of needing joint replacement surgery. Obese patients are not only 20 times more likely to need a knee replacement, but they will also require it years earlier than those who maintain a BMI (body mass index) within the normal range.

To learn more about managing orthopedic conditions to prevent fractures and other obesity-related concerns, please visit www.BoiseDoc.com or call 208-321-4000.

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