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    <description>Personalized bone and joint care with Sean Thompson, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Explore surgical and non-surgical treatment options, with a plan built around your condition and your goals.</description>
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      <title>When can you drive after hip replacement?</title>
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      <description>Learn what affects driving after hip replacement, why medicines and physical readiness matter, and which questions to ask before returning to the road.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What doctor should you see for knee pain?</title>
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      <description>Learn when to start with primary care, when an orthopedic or sports medicine evaluation can help, and which knee symptoms need urgent attention.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to prepare for hip replacement: a practical checklist</title>
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      <description>Prepare for hip replacement with a home and support checklist, transport planning, and useful questions for your surgical team.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What to expect at your first orthopedic appointment</title>
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      <description>Prepare for your first orthopedic appointment: what to bring, how to describe your symptoms, and which questions to ask about treatment.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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