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Addressing knee osteoarthritis is a key concern for Singapore's ageing population, say experts.
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SINGAPORE - Mr Segar Sivanasen hurt his knee while playing football in January 2019 and could not walk, squat or sleep comfortably for months because of worsening pain.
The 44-year-old founder of a logistics company suffered severe discomfort as a result of knee osteoarthritis, or damage to the cartilage tissue which cushions the bones in the knee.

