Most people associate Botox with treatment for wrinkles and droopy eyelids -- cosmetic therapy by dermatologists and plastic surgeons with good benefit for those who can afford it. In patients with a 6-month history of moderate to severe shoulder pain, the ability of Botox to provide meaningful relief when injected into the joint space suggests a... Read more
A recent publication in the New England Journal of Medicine, written by Nancy Lane, University of California at Davis, underscores many of the principles of osteoarthritis management we have discussed in this forum. Dr. Lane reviews the clinical problem of osteoarthritis in the United States, and discusses in detail the diagnostic modalities,... Read more
October 12, 2007 was World Arthritis Day and, while it has already come and gone, we think this is a great opportunity for our community members to discuss how osteoarthritis affects their lives or the lives of a loved one. This year's theme was "Small Things Matter" and we encourage all of you to submit a SharePost describing what... Read more
Question: I had a total knee replacement on the right knee on 17 January 2006, fractured a tibia in July of 2006. I was immobilized in a brace for two weeks, then a full cast for full weeks. The pain and swelling is daily, and my quality of life is affected. Are these kinds of complications common for total knee replacements? Should I expect... Read more
Much attention was given to the withdrawal of Vioxx from the marketplace when evidence of potential injury to the cardiovascular system was documented several years ago. A group of cardiologists has issued a statement suggesting that opiate analgesics may be preferable to nonsteroidals (anti-inflammatory medications used routinely in... Read more
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