A single injection of hyaluronic acid is no more effective than a placebo in treating hip osteoarthritis (OA), a new French study finds.
Read moreDoes acupuncture help with knee and hip osteoarthritis? I am often asked if I "believe" in acupuncture. I believe in helping patients. I... Read more »
First, understand that there is no "magic supplement" that will cure osteoarthritis. In this post, we'll talk about the real... 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,... Read more »
A recent publication in the New England Journal of Medicine, written by Nancy Lane, University of California at Davis, underscores many of... Read more »
In this year of Hillary and Sarah, it is interesting that gender issues in medicine are becoming important... and profitable. In 2006,... Read more »
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Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of disability among older adults. With the aging population around the world, research is focused on ways... Read more »
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X-rays often show changes in the hip joint associated with osteoarthritis (OA). But arthritis may not show up until more severe damage is done.... Read more »
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There's a move in the medical world to help health care professionals get on the same page. What does that mean? Well, if you have a health problem,... Read more »
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Exercise has been shown to reduce pain and improve function for patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA). But the effects don't last if the patient... Read more »
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Researchers in Finland compared the range of motion and function of the hip joint for men with and without hip osteoarthritis (OA). It's the first... Read more »