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Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds

Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement
Trying to get back in the game too soon can undo benefits of surgery, study says

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

ER, Doctor Visits Topped 1 Billion in 2006
As America grows older, that's an average of 4 a year per person, CDC report says

Total Knee Replacement Safe for Most Patients
It's not only cost-effective but benefits even high-risk cases, study finds

Osteoarthritis Runs in Families
Siblings of those with joint condition in knees more likely to have same trouble

Squatting Can Cripple Knees
Prolonged periods of it a risk factor for osteoarthritis