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108Early detection and interventionIf we find a water leak in our home, we locate the source and patch it before our whole home floods. If we have a credit card balance that keeps rolling month after month, we seek help from a financial advisor to consolidate our debt. The same applies to our health %u2013 it makes sense to nip a minor ailment in the bud before it can become a major threat to our well-being. In the context of knee osteoarthritis, early diagnosis is important as it opens a window for early intervention that can positively alter the course of the disease and greatly improve long-term outcomes. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage cushioning the ends of the bones wears down over time. Such damage to the joints cannot be reversed. The earlier the disease is diagnosed, the sooner the progressive loss of articular cartilage can be slowed. Dr Wen%u2019s suite of AIpowered models helps diagnose knee osteoarthritis early so that patients can begin exercises and make lifestyle changes before their symptoms worsen.JOINT EFFORTDIGGING DEEPER