title: The effect of obesity on orthopaedic conditions.
abstract: Obesity is a worldwide health problem leading to a range of health consequences. This review summarizes the known effects of obesity on the musculoskeletal system. Specifically, the effects of obesity on the shoulders, spine, knees, feet and other areas related to sports medicine are examined.
authors: Orthopedic Institute, Sioux Fall, SD, USA.
authors: Keith M
authors: KM
authors: Baumgarten
authors: Walter O
authors: WO
authors: Carlson
authors: Eric S
authors: ES
authors: Watson
mesh_terms: D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000453:epidemiology; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000453:epidemiology; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D012307:Risk Factors; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000453:epidemiology