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South Island Orthopedics gives an overview of rheumatoid arthritis in the knee.

Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Knee

Is it possible to have rheumatoid arthritis in the knee or is it always osteoarthritis? When someone is diagnosed with arthritis in the knee, we generally assume that it is …

  • Posted on: Oct 3 2019
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South Island Orthopedics discusses how you can prevent knee arthritis.

Preventing Knee Arthritis

If we live long enough, is it inevitable that, sooner or later, we will all develop arthritis in the knees? We associate arthritis with aging, but, in fact, arthritis does …

  • Posted on: Sep 9 2019
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South Island Orthopedics discusses the relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome and RA.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and RA

What is the relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis? Carpal tunnel syndrome has become a familiar condition, and there is a good reason for that. Most people have …

  • Posted on: Aug 10 2019
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Anterior Total Hip Replacements

What are the advantages of anterior total hip replacement surgery? It is not surprising that total joint replacement surgeries, or joint arthroplasty, has become so common. Not only are they …

  • Posted on: Jun 25 2019
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Types of Arthritis That Affect the Hip

What is the most common type of arthritis that affects the hip? The hip joint, one of the body’s ball-and-socket joints, is comprised of two basic parts. The “ball” part …

  • Posted on: May 29 2019
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Total Hip Replacement

How do I know if I am a good candidate for total hip replacement surgery? Our ability to do everything from getting out of bed in the morning to participating …

  • Posted on: May 26 2019
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Options

Is surgery always necessary for carpal tunnel syndrome? Located at the base of the hand is a narrow tunnel, made up of bone and ligament, that houses the median nerve …

  • Posted on: Apr 26 2019
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Kneecap Dislocation

When the kneecap has been dislocated once, does that make it more likely that it will happen again? Of all of the different joints in the body, the knee is …

  • Posted on: Apr 15 2019
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