Knee Replacement Patients Thrive, Study Says

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Knee Replacement Patients Thrive, Study Says

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Knee replacement patients tend to remain active 20 years after their surgery despite some age-related declines, according to a new survey of 128 patients.

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Knee Replacement Patients Thrive, Study Says

webmd.com — “Knee replacement patients tend to remain active 20 years after their surgery despite some age-related declines, according to a new survey of 128 patients.View full resource at webmd.com

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