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Arthroscopic Surgery Provides Few Benefits
Patti Neighmond - National Public Radio, All Things Considered 9/10/08
It's estimated that more than half of Americans over 50 suffer from osteoarthritis, a form of arthritis that strikes the knee, causes pain and stiffness, and can make even the simplest exercise like walking difficult. Now a study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that one form of surgery used to lessen joint pain is no better in the long run than physical therapy and medication.
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