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Treatments for Osteoarthritis

Eight years ago, I tore the meniscus in my left knee while squatting down to dust the furniture in my living room. Initially, I assumed the pain would subside in a few days. Unfortunately, the pain, and swelling, only got worse over time. So, I underwent surgery to remove the part of my meniscus that was torn. Unfortunately, I’ve developed osteoarthritis in this knee during the years since my surgery. I’ve tried several home treatments to relieve my symptoms. Sadly, none of them have worked. Because I miss my active lifestyle, I’m considering making an appointment with an orthopedist. On this blog, you will discover the latest trends in osteoarthritis treatment.

Possible Treatment Options That Help You Heal From A Knee Sprain Or Torn Ligament

24 April 2020
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If you're playing sports, or walking and slide on gravel, and you twist your knee, you might develop a sprain or tear in a ligament. A mild sprain might not show symptoms right away, but a partial or complete tear can be painful and cause swelling and bruising. You might even hear a popping sound when the tear happens and wonder if you broke a bone in your knee. Here's a look at how an orthopedic specialist might treat your knee injury. Read More …

Winter Safety Tips For Using A Prosthetic Leg

27 December 2019
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If you just recently were equipped with a prosthetic leg, learning how to use your leg in the winter is going to take a little bit of practice and skill to learn how to navigate using your prosthetic leg under these conditions. Safety Tip #1: Choose Your Footwear Carefully Next, you need to choose your footwear carefully, especially in the winter when the conditions outside can be really slippery. You want to choose shoes that will provide you with lots of grip. Read More …

Pain Management Care for Joint & Muscle Pain: How to Cope with the Discomfort

24 September 2019
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Do you regularly experience a lot of joint and muscle pain? The pain could become hard for you to manage at random moments, causing you to call out of work or miss plans with your loved ones because you simply feel so uncomfortable. When you are having trouble managing the pain on your own, seeing an orthopedist is worth it. An orthopedist can provide pain management care recommendations while monitoring your progress to find out what helps and works best for you. Read More …

3 Surefire Signs You Need Joint Replacement Surgery

27 March 2019
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From walking and running to sitting and standing, your joints experience a great deal of stress over time. This stress increases with age and excessive wear and tear from work, hobbies, and accidents, often leading to severe inflammation and deterioration of the joints and connecting ligaments, which is known as arthritis. Living with arthritis is possible, but a joint replacement can help. This guide will help you determine if and when a joint replacement surgery is the right option for you. Read More …

Why Shoulder Replacement Surgery May Be Necessary For Pitchers With Shoulder Arthritis

31 May 2018
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Baseball pitchers often suffer from a variety of shoulder problems due to the nature of their career. However, few problems will be as debilitating as shoulder arthritis. When it occurs, the pitcher may require shoulder replacement in order to stay active. Pitchers Are Prone To Shoulder Problems The repetitive nature of pitching, paired with the extreme speeds they achieve with their throws, can cause a variety of serious shoulder problems that are hard to manage. Read More …