The body is an amazing machine, but it can break down due to injury and overuse. Thanks to advancements in medical materials and surgical techniques, joint replacement surgeries are now being done in greater numbers than ever before. The most common full joint replacement surgeries are done on the knee, hip, and shoulder. And with…
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Can Hypothyroidism Cause Knee Pain?
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition that causes the thyroid gland to produce insufficient amounts of crucial hormones. These hormones help regulate a variety of bodily functions. When the thyroid gland does not produce enough of them, a cascade of symptoms including obesity, heart disease, constipation, fatigue, thinning hair, depression, and infertility can happen. However, hypothyroidism…