Tending to the musculoskeletal problems of obesity.
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Abstract
When an overweight or obese patient complains of musculoskeletal problems such as knee or back pain, it may be an oversimplification to say that the excess weight caused the problem and that losing weight will solve it. Nevertheless, weight loss can help and is worthwhile for cardiovascular health and other reasons.