Getting old is not for the faint at heart. Those joints eventually wear out like an old door hinge that becomes creaky and loose. The hips and knees bear the brunt of this aging process. Nearly half of the population will experience the pain of degenerative joints. That translates into millions of people seeking traditional joint replacement surgery. But, is that the only option for an old, creaky joint?
Another option instead of conventional total joint replacement is minimally invasive...
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Joint pain, headaches, and the assorted maladies that come with breast cancer treatment can be stubbornly resistant to standard treatments.... Read more »
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Teri and I are often asked what patients can use for Migraine prevention. The answer isn't simple because there are so many different... Read more »
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Source: eOrthopod
Hip fracture? You're not alone. Every year more than a quarter of a million people in North America have one. When this many people are affected,... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Here's a unique research dilemma for orthopedic surgeon: how can they study what works best for traumatic knee dislocations when there are so few and... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Even though half a million knee replacements are done each year in the United States, there are other treatment options for some patients. If one... Read more »
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Pain and aches in your bones and joints can range from mild discomfort that goes away by itself to severe aches that require medication. Arthritis... Read more »
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