Bones & Joints

Thorough Preparation Is Key for Knee Replacement

Apr 25, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
If you have a total knee replacement (TKR) this year, you’ll have plenty of company: Nearly 800,000 TKRs are performed annually in the United States, and this number will continue to grow as the population ages. Pain and limited mobility caused by osteoarthritis (OA) are the most common reasons for … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Steroid Injections

Apr 25, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Q: The pain from osteoarthritis in my knees is getting worse. When is the right time to consider steroid injections? A: Corticosteroid joint injections are typically recommended if you’ve tried conservative treatments but they no longer work to relieve pain. These include over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen … Read More

Ask the Doctor May 2023: OSTEOPOROSIS AND DEMENTIA

Apr 25, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Q: Is there a connection between osteoporosis and dementia? A: Several studies in recent years have demonstrated an association between the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis and a greater risk of dementia, but the reasons for the connection aren’t entirely clear. For post-menopausal women, who represent the vast majority of osteoporosis cases … Read More

Gout: Common, Misunderstood, and Curable

Mar 24, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. It affects an estimated 8 million Americans, and many don’t seek treatment, even though gout can be treated and essentially cured. It was once thought that diet and alcohol were the main causes of gout, but scientific advances show that gender … Read More

Are Anti-Nutrients Anti-Nutrition?

Feb 22, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
What are “Anti-Nutrients?” Compounds known as “anti-nutrients” may block or interfere with absorption of certain nutrients including iron, zinc, iodine, and calcium which may decrease the amount of nutrients you get from your food. But in living plants, these compounds act as a natural defense system against invaders including fungi, … Read More

Problem-Free Joint Replacement

Feb 22, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Medical advances have helped make joint replacement procedures safe for older adults and people with serious health conditions who might otherwise have been advised to avoid surgery. The surgery now is fairly straightforward, and newer joints work better and last longer. Even so, joint replacement is not without risk. Possible … Read More

Overcoming the Challenges of Weight Loss

Feb 21, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
While weight loss can be challenging at any age, it can be especially difficult as we reach our 60s and beyond. Waning hormones do play a role. But so do long-held habits that undermine health, such as a sedentary lifestyle, excessive alcohol consumption, and nutrient-poor food choices. The encouraging news, … Read More

Check Your Bone Strength by Having a DXA Scan

Jan 19, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Ask postmenopausal women which health problems they are most concerned about, and many will mention breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke. But a surprising number of women give less thought to a condition that is more common than all of these: In fact, about one in five, or almost 20 … Read More

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