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Dr. Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Harjeet Singh returns for his monthly show on sports medicine and orthopaedics. This time, we find out why basketball never really took off in Malaysia and if it has anything to do with our height. Also, does your height actually affect your overall health and fitness?
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