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ON THE COVER
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Jeffrey Macalena, MD, Bradley J.Nelson, MD, and
David J. Jewison, MD, with University of Minnesota
Health's Cartilage Restoration and Joint
Preservation Program
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FE ATURES
A FRESH TAKE ON JOINT PAIN AT
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH 06
Advances in care and a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach help providers
with the Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation Program preserve patients' joint
hea lth and, frequently, prevent or delay surgica l intervention.
MASTERING THE INTRICACIES OF
PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC CARE 12
The pediatric orthopedics team at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin Cities helps
young patients reach exceptiona l outcomes.
LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW APPROACHES
TO OSTEOPOROSIS 14
Researchers have found further evidence that senoly tic agents could be va luable in
treating age-related diseases.
DEPARTMENTS
FINANCE 10
HEALTHCARE PERSPECTIVE 16
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 17
DIAGNOSTICS 18
