NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obese individuals with arthritic knees should not be denied knee replacement surgery, researchers conclude, based on a new study showing that obese patients benefit from ...

Patients who lose a significant amount of weight with the use of anti-obesity medications after hip or knee replacement showed a significantly reduced risk of requiring a revision surgery compared ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Even a brief round of Ozempic can help ...

Tirzepatide demonstrated superior cost-effectiveness compared to semaglutide for knee OA and obesity, with a $57,400 per QALY threshold. The Osteoarthritis Policy Model assessed cost-effectiveness, ...

A recent study revealed that a short course of the diabetes drug Ozempic may assist individuals with type 2 diabetes have ...

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For those with type 2 diabetes who have knee osteoarthritis, getting a knee replacement can be difficult because they are more likely to have surgical complications.

Knee replacement means you’ve opted to replace your joint with an artificial one. It’s only an option when all other treatments—physical therapy, pain meds, injections, etc.—can no longer relieve your ...

New research reveals that obesity, having a knee injury and occupational risks such as shift work and lifting heavy loads are primary causes of knee osteoarthritis. New research from the University of ...