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Linda is a 52-year-old woman who comes to your office stating, "I have pain in my knees. I can barely walk up and down stairs." She weighs 185 pounds and is 5' 2". During your assessment, you note her knees have a small amount of swelling with mild warmth and redness. Discussion Question(s): What would your diagnosis for this patient be? What pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments would you recommend for this patient? Locate a peer-reviewed article published in the last five years that describes this condition.

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