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Does being overweight have an impact on a subluxing patella?

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes.: Losing weight puts less force across your joints. Some studies suggest that for every pound you weigh you put 12-20 pound across you knee joint. So if you weigh 200 pounds you are putting 2400-4000 pounds across that kneecap every time you step.

Answered 2/24/2018

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