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cardlou4
posted 07/19/2007, comments (0)

osteotomy

New to site.  I am a 43 year old active, ex-athlete with bi-lateral knee osteoarthritis.  In my younger years I had numerous meniscal tears and surgeries which have contributed to my current situation.  I have been on Celebrex daily for the last 9 years.  I began road cycling and spinning about 3 years ago.  I felt... Read moreChevron
hmcmayor
posted 04/12/2007, comments (0)

I would really like to know what this type of arthritis will do to your bones? My doctor just told

i would really like to know what this form of arthritis will do to my body as I get older. I am 44 and does this arthritis has anything to do with lose of your sight? My doctor really has not explain this in great detail. I can't take Celebrex what else is there?
dancing4myself

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posted 04/08/2007, comments (4)

fractures after total knee replacement and other complications

Hi I had tkr on the right knee 1-17-06, fractured tibia in 7-06, immobilized in brace for two weeks, then full cast for 5 weeks, the pain and swelling is daily, quality of life is affected. Has anyone experienced similar complications after knee replacemnt?
Becky
posted 02/09/2007, comments (3)

What type of exercise helps to prevent osteoarthritis?

I am concerned about my susceptibility to osteoarthritis, and would like to do everything possible to prevent it. I have learned that proper diet and exercise can help, but are there specific types of exercises that I should focus on (ie cardio vs. weights, running or biking, etc.)?
saraCT
posted 02/09/2007, comments (2)

Osteoarthritis and Genetics?

Is there some sort of genetic connection for osteoarthritis? If my grandparents and parents had it, am I likely to get it? And when?
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The breakdown of cartilage in the knee can lead to bony protrusions called spurs and considerable joint pain.

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