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Knee Surgery

Coverage of Knee Surgery in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 6 · 05:54 UTCMost recent: May 29 · 08:18 UTC
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LaCinda Thackerayperson1James Blairperson1John Wayne Airportplace1Help Him Retire with Dignitytopic1mother's caretopic1Meniscustopic1Osteoarthritistopic1
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  • HEALTHMay 29 · 08:18 UTCNBC4 LOS ANGELES
    Traveler raises $100K for airport refueler saving money for surgery, mother's care

    A traveler raised over $100,000 for James Blair, an aircraft refueler at John Wayne Airport, to support his 90-year-old mother's care and save for knee surgery. Blair's co-worker connected him with LaCinda Thackeray, who started the fundraiser after noticing his struggle at work.

  • HEALTHMay 6 · 05:54 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Common knee surgery found ineffective, may make things worse

    A 10-year clinical trial found that a common knee surgery, trimming a damaged meniscus, offers no real benefit over placebo surgery and may even worsen symptoms over time. Patients who had the operation fared worse with more symptoms and faster progression of osteoarthritis. The study's findings challenge the long-held belief in the procedure's effectiveness.