How a work injury to an arthritic knee can be fully compensable, even when the worker had a pre-existing degenerative condition.
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Knee Replacements: An Over Sold Procedure
The following post is shared from Kaiser Health News authored by Liz Szabo:
"Research suggests that up to one-third of those who have knees replaced continue to experience chronic pain, while 1 in 5 are dissatisfied with the results. A study published last year in the BMJ found that knee replacement had “minimal effects on quality of life,” especially for patients with less severe arthritis.
"Research suggests that up to one-third of those who have knees replaced continue to experience chronic pain, while 1 in 5 are dissatisfied with the results. A study published last year in the BMJ found that knee replacement had “minimal effects on quality of life,” especially for patients with less severe arthritis.
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