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Obesity to Blame for Epidemic of Knee Problems

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Obesity to Blame for Epidemic of Knee Problems
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Need another reason to keep your weight under control?
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.

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