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Knee Injuries: Getting the Diagnosis Right

When patients present with knee pain, you can reach the right diagnosis – and determine the urgency of treatment – by asking the right questions, doing the right tests and performing them the right way. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christina Allen’s 30-minute demo sets you up for success.

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March 5, 2020

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UCSF MedConnection

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Christina Allen, MD

Christina Allen, MD

Professor Emeritus, Orthopaedic Surgery

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