title: The impact of obesity on the musculoskeletal system.
abstract: Obesity is associated with a range of disabling musculoskeletal conditions in adults. As the prevalence of obesity increases, the societal burden of these chronic musculoskeletal conditions, in terms of disability, health-related quality of life, and health-care costs, also increases. Research exploring the nature and strength of the associations between obesity and musculoskeletal conditions is accumulating, providing a better understanding of underlying mechanisms. Weight reduction is important in ameliorating some of the manifestations of musculoskeletal disease and improving function.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Kolling Institute, Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. anaananda@med.usyd.edu.au
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Anandacoomarasamy
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Caterson
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sambrook
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fransen
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: March
mesh_terms: D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000209:etiology; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D015431:Weight Loss