Bones & Joints

The New Osteoporosis Patient

Apr 5, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
The concerns of osteoporosis for women are well documented, but did you know that men are also at risk for serious fractures due to the condition? Research has shown that 1 in 4 men over the age of 50 will break a bone during his lifetime due to osteoporosis. Yet, … Read More

Ask the Doctors: Why Vitamin D Is Important

Apr 5, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Q. I know vitamin D is important for my bone and joint health. But, how much vitamin D do I really need each day? A. Vitamin D—also known as the “sunshine vitamin”—has been shown to be just as important as calcium for bone health. And now research has shown that … Read More

Ask the Doctors: How to Pick the Best Surgeon for You

Apr 5, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Q. I’m considering total joint replacement surgery. How can I pick the best surgeon to ensure a successful procedure? A. Hip replacement surgery has become very common, with over 300,000 hip replacement surgeries performed in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC). … Read More

Bisphosphonates May Prevent Knee Replacement

Apr 5, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
New research suggests that taking care of one’s bone health may also pay off in reducing the need for knee replacement, reported researchers at the Osteoarthritis Research Society International meeting (May 2015). According to the study, women with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who took bisphosphonates were 27 percent less likely to … Read More

Smoking Worsens Knee OA Pain

Apr 5, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
It may seem common knowledge that cigarettes are bad for you, but nearly 18 of every 100 U.S. adults aged 18 years or older (17.8%) currently smoke cigarettes, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This reality is bad news for those with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who currently … Read More

Strengthen Your Back to Strengthen Your Bones

Apr 5, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Osteoporosis is known for making your bones brittle and fragile—potentially so fragile that a fall or even bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. But, what often isn’t recognized is that the condition can literally sneak up on you before showing any symptoms. In fact, since osteoporosis is an … Read More

Surgical Solutions Deciding Whether Surgery Is for You

Apr 5, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
When you have arthritis, it’s not hard to understand chronic pain. While it is clear that the condition is causing your bones to become rough and grind together, you may be unsure how to best manage the pain. Do you stick with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and stay the course … Read More

Ask the Doctors: Stem Cell Injections for Arthritis

Apr 5, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Q. I’ve heard many advertisements for stem cell injections to ease joint pain. What is a stem cell injection, and does it truly treat osteoarthritis? A. Despite the high prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA)—and the pain it causes—a definite treatment for the condition has yet to be found. The specific causes … Read More

Men with RA Face Double the Rate of All-Cause Mortality

Apr 5, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Men with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have double the rate of all-cause mortality and triple the rate of respiratory-related death compared with the general population without RA, according to data reported online in Arthritis Care and Research (June 2015). As predicted, cardiovascular disease-related mortality was the leading cause of death, accounting … Read More

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