Bush Knee Surgery Found Not Necessary
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President Bush’s knee pain is the result of wear and tear and injuries over the years, doctors said in ruling out surgery and giving him the go-ahead to continue careful jogging.
Magnetic resonance imaging scans taken of both knees at Walter Reed Army Medical Center showed that the 57-year-old president has normal range of motion and strength in his knees, no fluid buildup and stable joints.
Bush consulted with two specialists. “Neither surgeon recommends surgery,” read a medical summary of Bush’s exam issued by the White House.
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