Around 6% of NHS hip replacements were performed in patients aged 50 or younger.
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Although surgery is common for ACL injuries, research has shown it may not be needed in every case. Some people who have ruptured their ACL fare well with only a rehabilitation program.
Sprained ankles are a common injury to anyone who plays sports and usually not a serious concern. But with an NFL championship on the line, the specifics of an ankle injury and how to treat it matter.
These 3 common surgeries have been found to be of little to no benefit, but thousands are still performed every year.
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Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, University of Technology Sydney
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