Our surgical program has a dedicated team to follow you every step of the way. Your multi-disciplinary team includes surgeons, (bariatric) nurses, dietitians, mental health professionals, exercise specialists, bariatric advocates and other medical specialists who offer continuous compassionate support and guidance in a respectful environment.
The focus is to help each patient establish and achieve their goals.
When discussing bariatric surgery as a treatment option for osteoarthritis, it’s essential to define precisely what osteoarthritis is and whether it can be reversed. Osteoarthritis is the degradation of the joints, usually due to mechanical wear and tear and hormonal/chemical issues within the body. Most studies show that excess weight puts significant additional pressure on the sensitive cartilage that keeps our bones from rubbing against each other, wearing it down and ultimately causing arthritis. More recently, research has shown that inflammatory cytokines associated with adipose or abdominal fat tissue may also react with the joints and cause degradation through inflammation. This one-two punch means that many patients with obesity also often suffer from significant knee, back, and ankle pain.