Famous People with Arthritis

Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar Kobe Bryant was diagnosed with arthritis in his knee after the 2012 NBA season. Bryant underwent a new type of surgery on his knee and has shown improvement in his symptoms. New procedures, such as the one Kobe received, exemplify the strides medicine has taken to provide more effective arthritis treatment.

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November 24, 2013

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July 1, 2014