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'Sham' Surgery Can Actually Fix Our Bodies. So Why Are Some Against It?

All the patients were monitored for two years to see how many stairs they could climb before their pain got in the way. The results were clear: the sham procedure was as good for pain and function. Also, because the sham surgery is less invasive, it is less harmful. For example, there is a lower risk of infection.

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