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Interesting Items from Around the Web October 11th 2010
Arthritis on the Rise
In a weekly report from the CDC, it was estimated that arthritis results in cost of $128 billion each year in the United States alone. The prevalence of arthritis and associated costs is expected to increase dramatically given the aging population. Data from the period of 2007-2009 was analyzed. It was found that 22.2% of adults 18 and over reported arthritis, with 9.4% reporting a reduction in activity level due to arthritis.
For more information visit: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/
Broccoli…Good for Your Aching Joints?
Researchers have found that a coumpound found in brocolli could help block the enzymes that cause the damage to joints in those with osteoarthritis …
Read More At: http://www.thenews.com.pk/latest-news/1506.htm
Knee Replacement in Less than a Minute..
Check out this quick 3D animation of a knee replacement:
http://mmhc.com/2010/06/09/3d-medical-animation-of-a-knee-replacement/.
Then visit our Surgery Overview page for a more detailed description.
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Introductory Topics
Introduction - Home Normal Knee Anatomy The Diseased Knee: Osteoarthritis The Knee Replacement Procedure
Surgery Overview > Total Knee Replacement Surgery Video Knee Replacement Complications Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Unicompartmental Knee Replacement Computer Assisted Knee Replacement Knee Replacement Implants
The Parts of a Total Knee Replacement Mobile Bearing Knee Replacement Knee Implant Wear Knee Implant Manufacturers Related Topics
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