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Common Knee Injuries Among Athletes and How They Can Be Treated

Knee injuries in sports are among the most common in professional, amateur, and casual sports because the knees play a key role in how an athlete moves. The knee joint is susceptible to muscle strain and ligament tears and is often injured during accidents or falls in sports.

Let’s take a look at some of the most common knee injuries that affect athletes.

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A Closer Look at Spinal Fusion Surgery

If you have debilitating back pain that lasts months on end, see your doctor as soon as you can. Chronic back pain is not normal and there are treatments, depending on your condition, that can help alleviate or eliminate back pain.

Spinal fusion surgery is a procedure that many patients have undergone with tremendous success. Ask your doctor if it’s right for you. In the meantime, here are some things you should know while you consider the proper treatment.

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But, what exactly is spinal fusion surgery? Let’s take a closer look at this surgical procedure and what you can expect from it.

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