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Knee Know-How: Detect the Problems That Cause Your Patients Pain (and Misery)

Knee troubles affect quality of life. Help your patients by learning to identify the six most common disorders, how to explain them simply, when to order imaging and which treatments to recommend. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Drew Lansdown expands your knee knowledge in under an hour and updates you on the latest surgical options.

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March 12, 2020

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UCSF MedConnection

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