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 …
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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 …
Knee Arthritis and the Benefits of Exercise
Is exercise a good idea when you have knee arthritis or does it do more harm? There are approximately 327 million people in the U.S. and nearly ten percent of …
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 …
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 …
Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatments for Tennis Elbow
Can tennis elbow be treated with platelet-rich plasma? Lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as tennis elbow, is a swelling of the tendons that travel from the elbow to the wrist …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …