Can GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Reduce Knee Replacement Risk?
GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs and Knee Surgery Risks Patients using GLP-1 medications—such as semaglutide and tirzepatide—may lower their risk of needing total knee replacement surgery, according to a study published June 2, 2026, in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Researchers found that long-term use of these medications, particularly over a three-year period, correlates with a … Read more