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Understand Osteoporosis

Orthopaedics 01.08.2022

This disease weakens bones, makes them more likely to break, and is more common in women.

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  • I have shoulder pain – how do I know what caused it?

    Orthopaedics Dr Christelle van der Watt 27.02.2025

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