Osteoarthritis - Our Experts

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Pattye Snyder

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posted 07/02/2008, comment (1)

Osteoarthritis On the Other Side of the World: Rice, Mud and an African Prison

Jambo from Moshi (Tanzania, E. Africa) My life continues to be a never-ending source of challenges and surprises. I am working with 21 teenagers in a prison for Juveniles, ages about 9 to 17. MY GUYS (yes, I REALLY care about them) have usually been arrested for such horrible crimes as stealing food or street... Read more Chevron

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Craig Stoltz

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posted 05/12/2008, comments (3)

Arthritis Can Keep People With Diabetes From Exercise

A nasty interplay observed between arthritis, diabetes and inactivity appears to multiply serious health risks, according to a new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC study essentially found this: About half of diabetics have osteoarthritis, and those who have both diabetes and arthritis are... Read more Chevron

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Matthew Thompson

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Orthopedic Surgeon

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posted 04/21/2008, comment (1)

Advanced Treatment of Osteoarthritis

"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 Chevron

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Dr. Jonathan Krant

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Arthritis Specialist

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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 more Chevron

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Dr. Borigini

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posted 12/11/2007, comments (0)

Beyond Osteoarthritis: Looking Toward A Future Without Knee Pain

Osteoarthritis (OA) is by far the most common joint disorder in the United States and throughout the world. It is a leading cause of pain and disability in the elderly, mostly because of its predilection for the weight-bearing joints. And so today I will talk about osteoarthritis in an important weight-bearing joint: the knee. ... Read more Chevron

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