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Artritis de rodilla y reemplazo de rodilla fija

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La artritis en la rodilla es común cuando la gente va envejeciendo. Pero, en realidad, puede pasarle a cualquiera, incluso a personas jóvenes.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Bellendir, Trina, MSPT

Online Medical Reviewer: newMentor board-certified, academically affiliated clinician

Date Last Reviewed: 08/01/2017

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