Bones & Joints

Insights into Hip and Knee Replacement

Oct 24, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
When looking for a good joint replacement surgeon, you might not think to include expertise in revision surgery as part of your search criteria. After all, you expect the surgeon to get it right the first time. The good news is that about 95% of hip replacement surgeries are very … Read More

Protect Yourself from Falls and Fractures

Oct 21, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
As the number of older adults rises, so does the number of injuries and falls suffered by this population. Among adults ages 65 and older, falls are the top cause of injuries and death from injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Many of the risk … Read More

Just In: November 2022

Oct 21, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
Supplementing with vitamin D3 does not significantly lower risk of fractures among healthy midlife and older adults, according to research. The five-year study included nearly 26,000 adults (men ages 50 and older, women ages 55 and older) with healthy vitamin D levels who either took supplemental vitamin D3 or did … Read More

Walking Benefits Knee Arthritis

Sep 20, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
Walking might be the last thing on your mind if your knees are stiff and painful due to osteoarthritis. But a new study (Arthritis & Rheumatology, June 8) suggests that walking may help prevent new knee pain due to osteoarthritis. The data also indicate that walking may be an effective … Read More

News Briefs: October 2022

Sep 19, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
Postmenopausal Brain Changes Women who have gone through menopause may have more of a brain biomarker called white matter hyperintensities, according to a study published in the June 29, 2022, online issue of Neurology. A biomarker (short for biological marker) is a measurable indicator of a biological state or condition. White matter … Read More

Ask the Doctor: July 2022

Jun 20, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
Q. I understand that ticks can carry Lyme disease. What are the symptoms? A. Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, commonly spread by the blacklegged tick. The symptoms of Lyme disease are many and varied and can take weeks or longer to manifest. Flu-like symptoms are … Read More

Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Right for You?

May 20, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
Back pain is a common problem. For most people, the pain resolves in a few days or weeks. Other people aren’t so fortunate. They [caption id="attachment_141304" align="alignright" width="300"] © Stephane Noiret |Getty ImagesBack pain that doesn’t resolve within a few weeks requires imaging to determine next steps.[/caption] struggle with chronic … Read More

Look After Your Dental Health

Apr 20, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
If you have sore or bleeding gums, frequent tooth pain, or other dental problems, there may be more at stake than the health of your mouth. “Research has shown that there is an association between oral inflammation and systemic inflammation. Examples of diseases linked to systemic inflammation are heart disease, … Read More

The Consequences of Poor Posture

Mar 23, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
How you hold yourself (i.e., your posture) can either align or misalign your musculoskeletal system, potentially leading to all kinds of health problems. For example, slouching will eventually make itself known as neck and back pain, and in later years can cause hunchback (kyphosis). People who slouch also tend to … Read More

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