People are sometimes told they are "at risk" of developing arthritis at some point in the future. What does this mean? First it is important to understand the causes of arthritis. There are many factors that can contribute to the development of arthritis, and people with arthritis may have more than one of these contributing... Read more
Advanced osteoarthritis of the hip that has not responded to the standard, conservative treatments is typically treated with hip replacement surgery. However, over the past several years a similar operation has been receiving increased interest as an alternative to hip replacement - it is known as hip resurfacing. The question is, does... Read more
"My doctor said to exercise and lose weight, but I can't
exercise because it is too painful!"
This scenario highlights one of the difficulties of treating
osteoarthritis. We know that lifestyle changes can help, but they can be difficult to make when in pain. As anyone who has dealt with chronic pain can
attest to, pain can... Read more
You've had your first visit with the doctor, and found out that you have osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. As discussed in my last post, the goal of the first visit was to obtain the correct diagnosis. Now it's time to discuss some of the possible treatments and what to expect for the second visit. Remember that doctors will vary in... Read more
If you have had hip pain or knee pain for a long period of time, you probably have tried a few over-the-counter medications and may have turned to friends and family for advice. Maybe it got better for a while, but eventually returned. At some point, you decide that you have had enough and make the decision to see a doctor about it. To... Read more
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