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By Susan J. White
The largest joint in the body — the knee — helps you stand, maintain your balance and do just about any kind of movement from walking and running, to swimming or dancing, and moving through daily activities.
Complex joints, knees include bones, muscles, ligaments and cartilage and play a vital role in keeping athletes in the game and people of all ages active and able to embrace healthy movement. So, what are the best ways to keep your knees healthy?
Endeavor Health orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Asheesh Bedi, MD, offers a few tips to help protect your knees.
The team of experts at Endeavor Health Orthopaedic & Spine Institute offers world-class options close by. We use innovative, minimally invasive techniques for joint replacement, complex spine surgeries, sports medicine and more, so you can get back to the activities you enjoy sooner. Learn more.
NorthShore University HealthSystem, Swedish Hospital, Northwest Community Healthcare and Edward-Elmhurst Health are now united under one name, Endeavor Health. We’re setting a new standard for healthcare that’s focused on you, because your best health is our endeavor. Learn more.