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Report: Andrew Bynum's knees still ailing
Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum is still feeling pain in his left knee, according to an Associated Press report. The Lakers made the blockbuster trade over the off-season to acquire Dwight Howard in exchange for arguably the league's second-...
Tags: Arthritis, Dwight Howard, Andrew Bynum, Philadelphia 76ers
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A wake-up call following knee replacement
As I begin this column, it is Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 22. I have been alive 20,873 days, if my math is correct, and I hope to add to the tally. But the knees I was born with will not be joining me for the rest of the trip. The clock ticks. The surgeon...
Tags: Obesity, Nursing, Health and Medical Professionals, Knee Replacement, Arthritis
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Blake Griffin says he's nearly 100% after knee surgery [Video]
When Blake Griffin suffered a knee injury July 11, he acknowledged that he was "a little bit" worried that it was serious. He had sustained torn cartilage in his left knee, the same knee that prevented him from playing his rookie year and hobbled him...Tags: San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, National Basketball Association, Lamar Odom, Dwight Howard
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Dwyane Wade will miss the Olympics because of knee surgery
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade will have surgery on his left knee, preventing him from participating in the London Olympics. Wade gave the news to USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo and Olympic Coach Mike Krzyzewski on Thursday in a phone call. ...
Tags: Dwyane Wade, Los Angeles Clippers, National Basketball Association, Miami Heat, Lamar Odom
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An injured ACL isn't a death knell for athletes anymore
Most athletic types would rather spend a month watching "Teletubbies" while reading Snooki's blog than suffer an injury. And when it comes to getting hurt, the knee is one of the worst things you can damage.
The most commonly injured knee ligament is the...Tags: Marathon, Tennis, Injuries and Wounds, Missing in Action, Wars and Interventions
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Working out obesity issues on 'Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition'
"Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition"
10 p.m. June 13, ABC
Episode: "Dana"
The premise
Dana Baker is a 44-year-old gospel singer who weighs 498 pounds. He freely admits to a regular diet of cookies, Hawaiian Punch and donuts. He sweats when...Tags: Defense, Weight Loss, Testosterone, Back Pain, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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For knee and hip surgeries, robots show promise for a better fit
Orthopedic surgeons are doctors, but they are also artisans, sculpting bone so that it fits snugly with artificial hips and knees.
But even the best artists make mistakes, says Dr. William Bargar, an orthopedic surgeon at Sutter General Hospital in...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Shareholders, Newspaper and Magazine, Mako, Fort Lauderdale
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A new knee or hip could mean pounds lost as well
Hip and knee replacement surgery is supposed to alleviate pain and allow people to move better and lead a more active lifestyle. A new study published recently in the journal Orthopedics shows that could be the case, because weight loss may be one side...
Tags: Obesity, Weight Loss, Body Mass Index, Science and Technology, Knee Replacement
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FDA panel gives a qualified nod to antidepressant for chronic pain
As the advertisement for the antidepressant Cymbalta says, "Depression hurts. Cymbalta can help." Chronic pain hurts too. And the makers of the drug duloxetine -- commercially known as Cymbalta -- argue that Cymbalta can help with that, as well. Chronic...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Happiness (state of mind), Arthritis, Back Pain, Headaches
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5 things to take away from Lakers' 102-95 victory over Denver Nuggets
Lakers Blog1. Kobe Bryant looks a lot better: It's not just because Bryant's shooting clip against Denver was much better. In 24 minutes, he scored 18 points on five-of-13 shooting (38%) and went eight of 11 from the free-throw line after going four of 28 (14.3%) in... -
How Tony Parker's injury could affect the Lakers
Lakers BlogPinpoint any portion of the Lakers' schedule and the main storyline will stay the same. It's why Lakers Coach Phil Jackson kept two-a-day sessions during training camp to a minimum. It's why he found time during the season to limit practice time and... -
UCLA basketball: Malcolm Lee has successful surgery on left knee
The Fabulous ForumUCLA junior guard Malcolm Lee underwent successful surgery Tuesday morning to remove cartilage and repair a tear in the meniscus of his left knee, Coach Ben Howland said. During an hourlong procedure at the UCLA Medical Plaza, orthopaedic surgeon David......
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