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rehabilitation after knee replacement
by: J.J. on Thu, Apr 26 2007

I have suffered from osteoarthritis for more than 20 years. Five years ago, I had my right knee replaced. Rehabilitation was more painful than I expected and I never gained full use of that knee. The other knee should have been replaced a couple of years ago, but I have been putting off that surgery. Walking is getting more and more difficult because in addition to the knee, both ankles are now affected by arthritis.

April 2007

rehabilitation after knee replacement - by J.J. - (Thu, Apr 26 2007)
I have suffered from osteoarthritis for more than 20 years. Five years ago, I had my right knee replaced. Rehabilitation was more painful than I expected and I never gained full use of that knee. [more..]
Cervical Osteoarthritis - by Laura - (Fri, Apr 13 2007)
I was diagnosed approximately 8 yrs ago with severe cervical Osteoarthritis. At that time I had a titanium plate placed in c6-c7 due to the deteriation….. [more..]

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