Hip arthroplasty; Total hip replacement; Hip hemiarthroplasty
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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 »
I have more than a few osteoarthritis patients who are somehow under the impression that researchers have given up on them. These are... Read more »
If you have had hip pain or knee pain for a long period of time, you probably have tried a few over-the-counter medications and may have... 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 »
First, understand that there is no "magic supplement" that will cure osteoarthritis. In this post, we'll talk about the real... Read more »
According to a new study, hip-strengthening exercises may reduce patellofemoral pain in women runners. This common type of knee pain is caused by the... Read more »
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Patellofemoral pain, also called PF pain, is the name for pain in the front of the knee around the patella (the kneecap). It is a common disorder. PF... Read more »
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In some countries with universal or nationalized health care, a joint replacement is considered an elective procedure. That means the person chooses... Read more »
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Physical Therapists faced with patients who have knee pain must make sure the problem is really coming from the knee. This is true for all... Read more »
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The pain of osteoarthritis (OA) can be crippling. The usual treatments are anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy. Sometimes steroid injections... Read more »