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Matthew Thompson

Matthew Thompson

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Orthopedic Surgeon
posted 09/25/2008, comments (0)

5 Risks Factors for Osteoarthritis

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 moreChevron
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Michael Makover

Michael Makover

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Rheumatologist and Medical School Professor
posted 09/24/2008, comments (0)

Part 2 -- Osteoarthritis Prevention Strategies

The best medical strategy is to prevent disease. In the previous post and in this one I discuss preventive strategies for osteoarthritis. These are very effective, but obviously cannot protect against osteoarthritis completely. One can only do so much in following this advice: injuries are never completely preventable, lifestyle is seldom... Read moreChevron
Dolores
posted 05/17/2008, comments (4)

Osteoarthritis pain

I am living with this disease mostly in the right hip but recently feels more severe pain in front of the thigh.  Almost as if the pain was deep in the femur.  Has anyone experienced this please.  Thank you.
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Dr. Jonathan Krant

Dr. Jonathan Krant

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Arthritis Specialist
posted 04/28/2008, comments (0)

Racial Minorities Less Likely To Consider Knee Replacement Surgery Than Whites

A recent presentation at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis addressed the issues of race and ethnicity with respect to osteoarthritis awareness.   Several ethnic groups were surveyed about their willingness to undergo joint replacement surgery of the knee. Responses from Caucasians, African Americans and Hispanic patients were markedly... Read moreChevron
NCpar
posted 01/20/2008, comment (1)

Concern over Pain

  Why the long face I ask?  I just found out I have Osteoarthritisof in my knees, for the longest time I thought Iwas suffering from Fribromia , because of the off and on going years of joint and muscle pain I have endured.  Even now as Iwrite this my fingers are sore and stiff.  The med that I stay for pain and sleeping... Read moreChevron
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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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