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I am age 65, have, knee arthritis, bow legs-treatment?, ?prognosis long term affects. thank you.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Lots of hope: An orthopedic doc can take a look and offer a way to help you. Many of us get osteoarthritis as me "mature" simply from the long-standing use of our joints. Lots of possibilities for treatment. The very best to you.

Answered 10/29/2016

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