Bones & Joints

Newsbriefs: Fish for RA; GI Bleeding

Aug 21, 2017 · · Bones & Joints
Fish Associated With RA Improvements A recent small study (Arthritis Care & Research, June 21) suggests that regularly eating fish may help relieve rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. The 176 study participants completed a questionnaire assessing their usual diet during the previous year. Their fish consumption—which was counted only if fish … Read More

Keep Your Bones Healthy and Strong

Aug 21, 2017 · · 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

The Role of Metabolism in Osteoarthritis

Aug 21, 2017 · · Bones & Joints
Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis and afflicts over 30 million U.S. adults. The disease is caused by failure of joint cartilage between bones. Symptoms include pain/aching of the afflicted joint, stiffness, decreased range of motion, and swelling due to inflammation. … Read More

Treatment Options for Bulging or Herniated Discs

Jul 31, 2017 · · Bones & Joints
Your vertebral discs are the small, donut-shaped objects located between each of the vertebrae in your spine. Healthy discs provide cushioning between your vertebrae and allow for proper movement and bending of your spine. The discs also keep the openings in the vertebrae through which nerves exit the spinal canal—the … Read More

Managing Osteoarthritis Pain Beyond NSAIDs

Jun 28, 2017 · · Bones & Joints
Arthritis is an umbrella term for more than 100 different diseases affecting bones and joints. Osteoarthritis is by far the most common; rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease, trails as a distant second. Osteoarthritis (OA) is mostly a “wear and tear” problem. Causes include overuse injuries, such as from high-impact sports … Read More

Calcium Is Key for Bone, Muscle, and Nerve Health

Jun 23, 2017 · · Bones & Joints
Americans, especially postmenopausal women, are encouraged to get enough calcium to build and maintain healthy bones, but some research suggests that too much calcium could compromise heart health by increasing calcification in coronary arteries. However, no one argues the importance of calcium: Muscles, nerves, veins, arteries, enzymes, and hormones all … Read More

Dietary Strategies Against Gout

Jun 23, 2017 · · Bones & Joints
Gout is so painful that its sufferers say you can’t really grasp how bad it is unless you’ve experienced it. A form of arthritis, gout is marked by attacks of severe joint pain, swelling, warmth and redness. Although medication is often used to help manage gout, dietary changes may help, … Read More

Avoid Complications After Joint Replacement

Jun 23, 2017 · · Bones & Joints
Joint replacement surgery is fairly straightforward, but it is not without risk. Possible complications include blood clots, infections at the incision site, and loosening of the implant over time. But Darwin Chen, MD, assistant professor of orthopaedics at Mount Sinai, emphasizes that your doctor will take steps to prevent problems … Read More

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