Weight Loss

Weight loss can be extremely helpful in decreasing the pain of arthritis.

• Your body weight is magnified up to 7 times as it passes through the hip or knee joint.
• Even a small decrease in weight can result in a significant decrease in the pain. 

What is your Body Mass Index?

Many physicians recommend avoiding joint replacement surgery if your Body Mass Index (BMI) is greater than 40. Folks with a BMI over 40 have a significant risk for increased complications after surgery including: 

• skin healing problems
• infection
• ligament injury
• blood clots in your legs or to your lungs.

You can determine your BMI using the BMI calculator provided.