Does obesity affect the risk of destruction? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, D -Ra Rajes Shrinivas, consultant, orthopedic surgeon, manipal Varodi Hospital and D -R -Harecroshna Sah, consultant, orthopedia and surgery on the spine, Hospital Manipal Bhubaneswar, talk about the unexpected obesity. Also Read Surgeon’s spine warns Indians so as not to ignore back pain until it is too late, shows who all “must be very careful”
According to them, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, good nutrition and regularly engaged in sports for good bone health and effective weight management and thus reducing the risk of fracture and complications.
What is obesity and what are global trends?
DR Srinivas Said, “Obesity and Fracture Risk has a complicated relationship. It was long believed that a person’s bones will be stonger based on their body fat percentage. Abdominal Obesity Are Linked to a Higher Risk of Fractures.
Dr Sahu Added, “Obesity, Defined As A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/M2, has Become more and more prevalent in the Last Few Decades. Obese Individuals Usually have more Fat distribu Area Earlier It Was Thought That Obese Individuals. Obesity and fracture are not much right forward and can change depending on age, gender, ethnicity and various types of fracture. “
Further, D -or Shrinivas shared that “more than 40 percent of adults worldwide are overweight or obese.” “Unfortunately, obesity among middle-aged children is growing due to several problems, including metabolic disorders, mainly thyroid problems, growth problems, etc.,” he said.
Factors that affect the risk of fracture
According to Dr. Sahu, many studies have found that obese faces are more prone to the fractures of the ankles and shoulder, since in these areas there is not enough stunning effect of fat, and more body weight is obese, leads to greater effects on these areas during the fall. “Many people with obesity have problems with the mail and balance the body, which leads to a greater frequency of falls, which can cause fractures,” he said.
D -Rah Sahu shared that “obese people usually have a lower level of vitamin D in their body”, which also affects bone health and increases the risk of fracture. “Spinal fractures are also very common in many obese people, although some studies have contradictory results in this aspect. Many people with obesity are associated with metabolic syndrome (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia), causing difficulties in managing and treating their fractures,” he said.
D -Rah Sakh added: “Recently, because of the increased prevalence of childhood obesity, there was also an increased risk of some fractures in children. Oblast adolescents are also highly at risk of developing moving the femoral epiphysis, a condition that causes spontaneous sliding of the hip.
Obesity and bone health in women
According to Dr. Schrinivas, women who are obese after menopause face significant problems with osteoporosis. He said: “The bones quickly weaken after menopause, and obesity increases stress on them, which leads to an increase in the risk of hip, spinal and wrist fractures. Obesity not only causes chances for fractures, but also slows down recovery.”
Dr. Sahu said that the postmenopausal obese women were also associated with osteoporosis, defined as a decrease in bone mineral density, causing weak bones that easily broken during the fall.
The importance of lifestyle modifications
D -R Srinivas said that efforts to combat obesity, primarily focused on finding out its reasons, whether they are metabolic, genetic or diet: “We must find the root cause and solve it directly. Obesity is a key factor. “
According to WHO, a person needs to walk quickly for 40 – 45 minutes to stay healthy. D -R Srinivas said: “This is in addition to exercises or workouts such as strength workouts. It is important to track calorie intake and losing calories, as it gives a clear way of managing our lifestyle. We must also understand well lifestyles. These changes are mainly focused on preserving daily exercises and eating.”
Dr. Sahu said that fractures in obesity are difficult to treat surgically from the weak bones, more fat and possible postoperative wound complications. “Rehabilitation after surgical or conservatively processed fracture in obesity can also be problematic due to high body weight and balance problems, sometimes leading to a long status that carries them and makes them a bed,” he said.
“There is always a high risk of fracture in obese people who are difficult to manage and rehabilitated, leading to bad results for many. Thus, it is always better to prevent overweight and obesity, regulating our eating habits and performing regular physical activity. He added.
Recommendations by individuals for people with obesity
Dr. Shrinivas said: “If the patient is obese, we recommend avoiding the lessons that put a lot of stress into the body. For example, starting or leap adds significant pressure on their feet and spine. While they do not lose weight, we avoid these measures and go to such options as cycling, swimming.
For elderly obese patients, Dr. Srinivate recommended using help when walking, such as sticks or walkers to help prevent falls: “At home, we suggest adding supports in the necessary areas and use clothes that do not slide, especially in the bathroom to reduce the risk of falling.”
Note for readers: This article is intended only for information purposes rather than to replace professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a doctor with any medical issues.
