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I have a question about knee replacement in obese? will only one be needed
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It depends: The more weight that is placed on the joint will cause accelerated wear, just like running does vs. Walking. If someone is having to undergo knee replacement at a young age, they can certainly expect a minimum of 1 revision surgery during their lifetime.
Answered 11/10/2012
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