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Obesity to Blame for Epidemic of Knee Problems

Obesity to Blame for Epidemic of Knee Problems

Excess weight can cause dislocation of your knee and may even lead to a complication that results in amputation of your leg.

A new study attributes a surge in dislocated knees to the U.S. obesity epidemic.

Source: WebMD

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