Obesity and Orthopedic Issues

Obesity and Orthopedic Issues

Obesity affects one-third of the North American population and increases the risk of multiple co-morbidities. In addition, obesity has been linked to exacerbate many orthopedic problems. This article describes and explains the process by which obesity can affect orthopedic-related diseases.

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  • Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
  • End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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    Nursing: 1.0 hours
    Pharmacy: 1.0 hours
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    ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
    ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
    ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
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  • Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Adult Reconstruction, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Foot and Ankle, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Spine
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