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Prescription Chondroitin May Help Knee Osteoarthritis
European drug is not the same as supplement available in U.S., study says

Exercise Key Player in Knee Replacement Recovery
Workouts counter functional decline, could ward off osteoarthritis, study says

Knee Replacement Works Best When Patients, Providers Agree
But opinions on the need for the operation differ about 20% of the time, researchers say

Health Tip: Choosing a Knee Brace
Which type is best for you?

Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
Study found results for both were same 2 years later

Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85
Study finds risk is greatest for those overweight or obese at age 45

Modified MRI Spots Early Osteoarthritis
Known biomarker easier to identify, so permanent joint damage may be avoided, study says

Warm-Up Reduces ACL Injury in Female Soccer Players
Program of stretching, strengthening and agility drills cut knee ligament damage, U.S. report says

ACL Reconstruction With Cadaver Tissue Risky in Younger Patients
Failure rate after surgery as high as 24% in middle-age patients, study shows

Knee Injuries Main Cause of HS Sports Surgeries
Girls twice as likely to suffer major trauma; more education, fair play urged