Bones & Joints Archives

Ask the Experts: Shingrix Side Effects; Grape Juice; Knee Brace with Osteoarthritis

Nov 18, 2019 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Q: I was quite unwell with nausea and vomiting the day after having the Shingrix® vaccine, and my upper arm was swollen and very painful for more than a week. I’m considering not getting the second shot because of these side effects. What are your thoughts? A: There is evidence … Read More

Septic Arthritis is a Medical Emergency

Nov 18, 2019 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

You are likely aware that harmful bacteria can cause a host of debilitating infections, but you may not know they also can infect your joints, potentially causing a condition called septic arthritis. While this is more common in young children, about 45 percent of septic arthritis cases occur in people … Read More

A Medical Alert System Could Save Your Life if You Fall

Oct 21, 2019 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Fall-proofing your home—for example, removing tripping hazards and ensuring adequate lighting—is a vital precaution that can help to prevent accidents as you age, but a medical alert system offers added peace of mind. How They Work Most medical alert systems incorporate a base unit and a “panic button,” which typically … Read More

Keep Your Bones Healthy and Strong

Sep 23, 2019 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

About 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and 44 million people who have low bone density are at risk for the condition, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Osteoporosis can have serious ramifications, since it results in poor bone quality that increases the risk for fractures—but it is preventable and manageable … Read More

Choose Foods That Support Bone Health and Reduce Your Fracture Risk

Sep 23, 2019 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Women are three times more likely than men to have osteoporosis—weak, fragile bones that increase the risk of fractures. Your diet is the primary source of bone-building nutrients, so it’s critical to include the foods that supply these nutrients in your dietary pattern. Calcium Is Key Calcium is one of … Read More

Protect Your Bones

Sep 23, 2019 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Bones & Joints

Statistics show that most people will experience low back pain at least once in their lives. For some, it will become a chronic and debilitating condition. Exercise is the typical preventative and rehabilitative recommendation, and it’s very important. But what you do throughout your day matters a lot, too. Low … Read More

Osteoporosis is Also a Risk for Men

Aug 26, 2019 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Although it is significantly more common in older women, the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis also affects older men. Women precipitously lose bone after menopause. Bone loss continues at a slower rate for both women and men after age 65. While routine bone density screening is recommended for women age 65 and … Read More

Newsbriefs: Stroke & Osteoporosis; Healthy Diet & Physical Function; Stress & Heart

Jun 26, 2019 · UHN · Bones & Joints

Stroke and Osteoporosis Stroke survivors often are left with reduced mobility that significantly increases their risk for the bone thinning disease osteoporosis, falls, and fractures. Even so, a new study (Stroke, April 25) suggests that the majority of stroke survivors are not screened or treated for these conditions. The study … Read More

Options for Knee Osteoarthritis

May 29, 2019 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Treatments for knee osteoarthritis (OA) fall into these basic categories: self-care, medically managed, minimally invasive, and surgical. Here we review what’s shown to be the most effective, relevant treatments according the degree of OA damage. Advances in Understanding and Treatment OA was once thought of as purely a “wear and … Read More

Protect Your Hamstring Muscles and They Will Protect You

Apr 30, 2019 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Your hamstring—a group of three muscles which run down the back of your thigh from your hip to your knee—plays a major role in supporting your hips, legs, knees, and back. Hamstrings help us conduct movements such as standing up from a sitting position, walking, lifting from a squat position, … Read More

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