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Potential Cost Savings Research demonstrates that viscosupplementation generates significant long-term savings [8]: Individual savings : Delaying surgery by one to two years translates into hundreds to thousands of dollars in avoided out-of-pocket costs, lost wages, and recovery expenses Healthcare system impact : At a population level, modest surgical delays across millions of patients could represent billions of dollars in savings Medication cost reduction : Decreased reliance on NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and opioid medications lowers ongoing medication expenses Why Delaying Surgery Matters Even if knee replacement eventually becomes necessary, postponing it offers advantages: Younger implant age : Prosthetic knees have limited lifespans (15-20 years)
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World Obesity strongly supports WHOs message that pharmacological therapy should be implemented only as part of a comprehensive chronic care model that recognises obesity as a complex, lifelong disease
This fluid lubricates the joint and provides nutrients to the cartilage, helping maintain its health and function
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