Shedding Pounds Protects Knee Cartilage

Dec. 27, 2011 - PRLog -- There have been many studies showing that weight loss can improve knee arthritis pain and function, but this is the first study I have seen that shows weight loss can also lead to regeneration of cartilage! There is no drug that can do that.
This effect was only seen in the medial inner compartment of the knee and that is not surprising as this part usually loses the most cartilage with arthritis.

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Dr. Santolin has 20 years of practice experience and is board certified in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and certified in acupuncture. He treats a variety of spinal and non spinal extremity conditions.