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Study: Joint replacements worth it
Researchers say undergoing joint replacement surgery may well be worth the trouble for older people with severe osteoarthritis (OA). In a recent study of 174 men and women aged 65 and older who suffered from severe OA of the hip or knee, investigators found that the 29 percent who underwent a hip or knee replacement had markedly improved symptoms after one year compared to those who didn't have the procedure.
(AOL Health) UPDATED 07/15/2008Click here to read the full story
Conditions: | osteoarthritis (OA) - 226 Articles Treatments: | joint replacement - 20 Articles
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