“Often patients with obesity have medical problems that raise the risk of complications during surgery, such as diabetes, pulmonary artery disease and poor circulation. Knee replacements are often more complicated in heavier individuals, requiring special larger implants and tools. Some studies have also reported lower implant survival time in obese patients.”
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The new analysis found that at six months post-surgery, those who were severely obese had similar if not greater improvement in pain and function after knee replacement therapy as those who were not. But because the implants last about 20 years, many younger patients may need surgery again in the future.
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Obesity “is a modifiable risk factor for knee surgery,” said Dr. Husni. “We can change this.”
As a martial arts instructor, when working with larger individuals, most come in with knee pain as young as their 20s or 30s. The impact on their quality of life is considerable. More pain translates into less movement which leads to either no change in body size or, usually, an increase in body size.
Fortunately, body size and joint pain can be reversed naturally through physical movement but it takes help from knowledgeable professionals and training to do so. Most individuals aren’t aware of the difference between proper or improper body alignment to minimize wear and tear on knee joints.
Most importantly, the individual has to be mentally willing to invest their time and effort in the process. The ones who are ready will avoid the high cost, much less the pain and suffering, that comes with joint pain and joint replacement.
“The average implant cost per case range(s) from $1,797 to $12,093 for total knee replacement procedures” (see http://jbjs.org/article.aspx?articleid=1262702).
A study in 2009 estimated that knee pain severe enough to require knee replacement cost a person $20,635 and an additional $39,565 in reduced employment, earnings, missed workdays and disability payments (see http://jbjs.org/article.aspx?articleid=1725210).
Artificial joint replacement doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion. I have had an opportunity to help individuals reverse knee pain through traditional martial arts training.
This is the application of the medicinal side of martial arts which has been used for generations, pre-dating the development of modern Western medicine.
“Good health is a matter of choice, not chance.”
Kind regards,
Bob Lee
Head Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt
http://www.bodymindsystems.com/joints-ankles-knees-hips-wrists-elbows-shoulders-spine-neck.html
More additional information can be found on WebMD about combining aerobic activity, strength training, and stretching to improve joint health (http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/osteoarthritis-treatment-options)
Questions about how martial arts training can benefit you? Email bob.lee@bodymindsystems.com
