Osteoarthritis Health Center

SOURCES: The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, "Total Knee Replacement." Kevin Bozic, MD, MBA, orthopaedic surgeon and assistant professor of orthopedics, University of California San Francisco. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS): "Questions and Answers about Hip Replacement." WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise: "Osteoarthritis: Treatment Overview."

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