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Orthopaedic surgeons on the common knee procedure that may cause more harm than good

By Eric Bohm and Ivan Wong Comments Off on Orthopaedic surgeons on the common knee procedure that may cause more harm than good , , , , , , , , ,

Nearly half of Canadians aged 65 and over experience osteoarthritis in their knees. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of bones wears down over time leading to pain, stiffness and decreased mobility.  It frequently occurs in the hips and knees — and can be […]