Bones & Joints Archives

Less Pain, Faster Recovery

May 30, 2018 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Bones & Joints

If you have pain that interferes with daily life, difficulty going up stairs, walking, or getting out of a chair, if you feel pain at rest or during sleep, and/or these symptoms aren’t alleviated by NSAIDs, physical therapy, steroid injections or use of walking device, you may be a candidate … Read More

Patients May Live Longer After Total Hip Replacement

May 21, 2018 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Hip replacement surgery among older adults does more than relieve pain and improve range of motion, according to a large study in Sweden. It may also add to life expectancy. The new findings were published online Feb. 28, 2018, in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 98 Percent Success Rate. More … Read More

Hip Joints: Is Preservation or Replacement the Best Option?

Apr 30, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

If you have osteoarthritis (OA) in your hips, you’re probably aware that having your hip joints replaced may be in your future. However, for some patients, joint preservation may be a better option. “When determining the best treatment option, the factors that are considered are age, sex, and whether or … Read More

Editor’s Note: Got Joint Pain? Get It Evaluated

Apr 30, 2018 · UHN · Bones & Joints

Joint pain is a very common symptom at every age. When to see an orthopedist and get MRI imaging depends on your joint exam, and that’s why you need to start with an initial evaluation by your primary care physician (PCP). Most PCPs can perform a basic joint exam, which … Read More

Handy Aids Make Living With Arthritis Easier

Apr 23, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S., but often its effects go beyond the more obvious limitations it can place on mobility. “The disease can make even the simplest everyday tasks challenging to perform,” confirms Joseph Herrera, DO, professor of rehabilitation and physical medicine at Mount Sinai. … Read More

Editor’s Note: Feed Your Bones With Vital Nutrients

Mar 28, 2018 · UHN · Bones & Joints

Nutrition has a very important role in bone health. Most of the time, we think of our bones as just part of our structure, the “Legos” or building blocks that hold us up. Instead, bones are very much alive, and they need to be adequately fueled with nutrients throughout the … Read More

Improve Your Understanding of Osteoporosis

Mar 28, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by deterioration of bone tissue that results in compromised bone strength. “In simpler terms, osteoporosis is loss of bone mass and bone density,” says Dorothy Fink, MD, an endocrinologist at the Weill Cornell-affiliated Hospital for Special Surgery. The main health risk associated with osteoporosis is … Read More

Ask the Doctor: ACL Tears & Arthritis; Questions for Doctors

Mar 27, 2018 · UHN · Bones & Joints

Q: I’ve been told that I need arthroscopy for an ACL tear in my knee. I’m concerned because I’ve heard that these procedures can actually cause arthritis. Is this true? A: Ligament injuries are the most common type of knee injuries. Unfortunately, any trauma to the joint, including surgery, can … Read More

Are You Bothered by Bunions?

Mar 22, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

If you’ve noticed a painful swelling on the side of your foot at the base of your big toe, you may have a bunion. About one-third of Americans age 65 and older have the condition, with women particularly susceptible. Unfortunately, many people suffer the discomfort of bunions for years without … Read More

Keep Your Hands Flexible and Functional

Mar 1, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Do you have trouble buttoning your shirt or tying your shoes the first thing in the morning? How about trouble turning doorknobs or picking up your cup of coffee? If so, you may have osteoarthritis (OA) in your hands, which can produce stiffness, pain, joint swelling, and diminished dexterity and … Read More

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