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Is Knee Osteoarthritis Related To Obesity? - Dr. Dugan (VIDEO)

By Dr. Sheila Dugan Expert November 30, 2009 - 1:37pm
 
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Dr. Dugan shares if osteoarthritis in the knee is related to obesity.

More Videos from Dr. Sheila Dugan 27 videos in this series

Dr. Dugan:

There have been many large studies that are called epidemiologic studies where they go out to the community and they ask questions and connect, you know, one scenario with another. So knee osteoarthritis or wear and tear arthritis has definitely been related to obesity.

About Dr. Dugan, M.D.:
Dr. Sheila A. Dugan, M.D., is Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rush Medical College, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. She is a faculty member of the Department of Neurosurgery and the Department of Preventive Medicine. She is co-medical director of the Rush Program for Abdominal and Pelvic Health.

Dr. Dugan is multi board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, electrodiagnostic medicine and pain medicine. She is highly skilled in neurological and sports-related rehabilitation. Prior to medical school, she received her physical therapy degree from Northwestern University in 1986. She's currently pursuing development of a program focused on women's musculoskeletal care, including both their medical and rehabilitation needs.

 
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