Bones & Joints Archives

Understanding and Treating Osteoarthritis

Jul 22, 2021 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Osteoarthritis (OA), the disease responsible for the majority of later-in-life knee pain, tends to begin around middle age and comes to make itself known more loudly by the time the sixth decade rolls around. OA has long been considered a “wear and tear” joint problem associated with aging. But it’s … Read More

Frontline: Risk of dementia; Risk of falls: Decrease gut inflammation

Jun 23, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Getting Enough Sleep May Cut Your Risk of Dementia People in their 50s and 60s who reported getting six hours or less of sleep each night are at higher risk of developing dementia later in life, according to research published in Nature Communications, April 20, 2021. The researchers collected data … Read More

Anesthetic Options for Hip and Knee Replacements

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

You might think that a surgery as complicated as knee or hip replacement requires general anesthesia, which renders a person unconscious and necessitates a multi-day hospital stay. But it’s not necessarily so. A growing body of evidence shows that regional anesthesia may be the better choice for most people. A … Read More

Joint Pain and You

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

If you currently suffer from joint pain— or hope to prevent it—don’t be tempted by ads and fads. Beyond taking any medications recommended by your healthcare provider, there are steps you can take to ease pain and protect joints. What Works. To protect your joints, be careful at work and … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Causes of ankle and foot swelling; What causes gout, and is it hereditary?

May 21, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Bones & Joints

I’ve noticed that my ankles and feet have been swelling at least once or twice a week for the past few weeks. Is this a sign of a serious disease? How can I relieve the swelling? There are several possible causes of swollen ankles and feet, and you should report … Read More

Boost Your Bone Strength with Easy Exercises

May 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

If you are a postmenopausal woman, you are at risk for osteoporosis—having weak, brittle bones that increase your risk of fracturing a bone. The good news is, doing simple exercises a few days a week can improve your bone strength and reduce your fracture risk. “The effect of exercise on … Read More

Build Strong Bones with Calcium-Rich Foods

May 21, 2021 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Bones & Joints

Strong bones are a foundation of good health: They help us stand up straight, ward off back pain, and avoid fractures. But as we age, we begin losing bone density. That increases the risk for brittle bones that break easily. One way to fight this is by doing weight lifting … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Torn Rotator Cuff; Metanx for Neuropathy

Apr 21, 2021 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Bones & Joints

Q I have a torn rotator cuff from playing tennis. Is this serious? A Repetitive use is a common cause of a torn rotator cuff. This tendon connects the muscle to the bone around the shoulder joint. Constant and forceful use of the shoulder, such as with tennis, certainly can … Read More

Talk to Your Doctor About Joint Pain

Apr 21, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Bones & Joints

Joint pain is a common symptom at every age, but if you’re over 50 when it starts, there’s a high probability that it’s caused by arthritis. However, before you assume you have arthritis, start with an evaluation by your primary care physician. Once you report joint pain, your doctor can … Read More

Diagnosing and Treating Degenerative Disc Disease

Apr 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

The small, donut-shaped structures called intervertebral discs are located between each of the vertebrae in your spine. These discs are less than 2 inches in diameter, but they are essential to your mobility. Healthy discs provide cushioning between your vertebrae; they act as “shock absorbers” and allow your spine to … Read More

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