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Health - October 28, 2008
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds
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Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement
Health - October 3, 2008
Trying to get back in the game too soon can undo benefits of surgery, study says
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Pain More a Cause of Arthritis Than a Symptom
Health - September 29, 2008
Nerve cells may help spur inflammation, study shows
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Health Buzz: 9/11 Health Effects and Other Health News
Health - September 11, 2008
Questions about knee surgery; rape kits; and abortion.
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6 Alternatives to Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
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Adam Voiland
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Health - September 10, 2008
A new study casts doubt on the value of a common procedure for arthritic knees.
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8 Ways to Protect Your Knees
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Sarah Baldauf
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Health - September 10, 2008
How to keep these precious joints from developing osteoarthritis and other injuries.
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Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
Health - September 10, 2008
Study found results for both were same 2 years later
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Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85
Health - September 5, 2008
Study finds risk is greatest for those overweight or obese at age 45
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Modified MRI Spots Early Osteoarthritis
Health - August 20, 2008
Known biomarker easier to identify, so permanent joint damage may be avoided, study says
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ER, Doctor Visits Topped 1 Billion in 2006
Health - August 6, 2008
As America grows older, that's an average of 4 a year per person, CDC report says
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Warm-Up Reduces ACL Injury in Female Soccer Players
Health - July 25, 2008
Program of stretching, strengthening and agility drills cut knee ligament damage, U.S.
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ACL Reconstruction With Cadaver Tissue Risky in Younger Patients
Health - July 10, 2008
Failure rate after surgery as high as 24% in middle-age patients, study shows
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Oral Drug Helps Prevent Clotting After Hip Replacement
Health - June 25, 2008
Daily dose of rivaroxaban cut risk of venous thromboembolism, study finds
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Knee Injuries Main Cause of HS Sports Surgeries
Health - May 29, 2008
Girls twice as likely to suffer major trauma; more education, fair play urged
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Cane Use May Cut Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis
Health - May 26, 2008
Gait support translated into 10% average decrease in lateral load on joint, study finds
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Obese Patients at Greater Infection Risk After Hip Replacement
Health - May 23, 2008
Those with BMI of 35 or more 10.5 times more likely to experience complications.
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