More than four million Americans are living with an artificial knee.
It’s a solution that relieves the chronic pain of a worn-out joint, but the metal replacements only last for 10-20 years, meaning it’s not a good option for everyone.
In today’s Healthy Living, learn about a new therapy that experts say could help young adults and even teens who are struggling with damaged knees.
Dr. Wright says April and other patients who have this transplant do not need anti-rejection drugs because the same type of rejection that happens with soft-tissue organs does not happen with musculoskeletal tissue.
She also advises her patients to avoid high-impact activities, but to be as active as possible.
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