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2017-09-18 14:19:28
Hello my father have knee osteoarthritis, knees are bowed, cartilage worn out, synovial fluid depleted ,his age is 68 yrs. What is the nonsurgical solution at this point of time?
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Please get some knees splints. It may helps your father, Some exercises for strengthening . T. E. N. S. Therapy at home for 45 minutes at night. Thank you

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