Hand Surgery to Treat Arthritis
Your hands are made up of many small joints that work together to do simple, everyday tasks. As you age, your joints are susceptible to a number of ailments, including arthritis. Treatment for arthritis in your hands can range from non-invasive techniques all the way to joint replacement surgery. Let’s take a look at how…
Read MoreHow to Limit Joint Pain In Your 40s
Welcome to Club 40, where everything hurts. And it’s not just in your head — research shows that joint pain caused by arthritis and other age-related conditions are more likely to begin in your 40s. So if you’re starting to feel a bit less flexible than you used to, or even if you’re not, the…
Read More7 Habits That Can Lead to Joint Pain
Joint pain is a daily part of life for tens of millions of Americans, and the list of potential medical reasons is long, from the most common diagnosis — arthritis — to other, sometimes more serious diseases. In addition to pain and stiffness, angry joints can lead to decreased mobility and range of motion, difficulty…
Read MoreWhich Common Knee Surgery Procedure is Best for Me?
Knee surgery doesn’t have to be scary. We’ve mapped out the most common injuries and surgeries to help you better understand your condition and potential treatments. Why Does My Knee Hurt? You may have chalked up knee pain to general aches. Some folks experience popping and cracking of knees. Others can feel pain radiating from…
Read MoreWhat Is a Total Joint Replacement Procedure?
Total Joint Replacement (TJR) is a cutting-edge orthopedic surgical procedure that replaces a disordered joint (i.e. arthritis) with an artificial prosthesis made of metal, ceramic or plastic. The prosthetic is designed to restore function, reduce pain and maintain the same movement pattern as the original joint. TJR is one of the topmost performed surgical procedures…
Read MoreTypes of Hip Replacement
Your hip is one of the most important (and most used) joints in your body, and if it starts to slow down, your entire life can slow down with it. Like other joint issues, hip problems are usually treated first via non-surgical techniques that can include physical therapy, steroid injections or lifestyle changes. But if…
Read MoreWhy Does My Hip Hurt? 12 Common Causes of Hip Pain
If your hips are healthy, you probably don’t think about them very often. If you’re having hip pain, though, it may be the only thing on your mind. The hip is a large joint that helps support your body and all of its supporting structures, so this means there are plenty of causes of hip…
Read MoreFoods to Eat for Joint Health & Less Joint Pain
You’ve heard the old saying, “You are what you eat.” While nutrition is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle, it turns out that eating certain foods might be able to keep joint pain and inflammation at bay. Here are some foods that can help keep your joints healthy, and what foods you might try…
Read MoreTips for Healthy Joints When Exercising
Your joints have a big responsibility — they’re movable connections between two bones that allow your body to move. Healthy joints are vital for almost everything you do as you go through your daily activities, so it’s important to keep your joints in good shape, no matter what you’re doing. Exercise is an excellent way…
Read MoreWhat Is Regenerative Medicine?
Some animals have the ability to regenerate after injury — a lizard that loses its tail can grow a new one, for example. We humans aren’t that lucky, but advances in regenerative medicine are showing promise for helping the body heal itself faster. Even in some organs that were previously thought to be irreparable. Regenerative…
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