Bones & Joints

Ask the Doctor – February 2022

· · Bones & Joints
I keep hearing processed meats are considered bad for health. Aren’t all meats “processed”? Technically, yes all meats are processed in some way to get them from the farm to the market. However, when it comes to health recommendations, the term “processed meats” refers to those that have been modified … Read More

Coping with Arthritis in Your Hands

· · Bones & Joints
Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, but it is often most noticeable when it affects the hands and fingers. Not only does it cause stiffness, swelling, and pain, it also can affect your grip strength, making simple everyday tasks—such as opening jars and turning keys—extremely difficult. But while … Read More

Missing Teeth? Consider Replacement Options

· · Bones & Joints
If you have lost teeth in your older years, you’re not alone. Federal data suggest that people ages 65 and older have an average of about 19 remaining teeth and that one in five older adults have lost all of their teeth. The cosmetic consequences are obvious—but it isn’t just … Read More

Don’t Let Osteoporosis Sneak Up on You

· · Bones & Joints
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (National Center for Health Statistics, March 2021) suggest that about 14 million Americans have osteoporosis, a disease that can significantly impact bone strength. Still more (about 48 million) have osteopenia, which renders bones less dense and can be a precursor for … Read More

Surgical Options For Ankle Arthritis

· · Bones & Joints
Arthritis doesn’t affect just the hips and knees—smaller joints, such as the ankles, also are vulnerable to the condition. Like larger joints, your ankles rely on cartilage—a slippery substance that coats the ends of the bones in a joint—to help them move smoothly. If the cartilage wears away due to … Read More

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