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Aug 22, 2023
When you undergo hip replacement surgery to help you regain movement and relieve pain, you want to do everything you can to protect your new hip. While most people who have an elective hip replacement go on to have a healthy...
Jul 6, 2023
The hip is one of the hardest working joints in the human body, tasked with supporting the weight of our upper torso and giving us the ability to walk and move. So when things go wrong, the consequences can be...
Jun 29, 2023
If you’re feeling hip pain or discomfort, you may have underlying hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia remains a leading cause of early hip degeneration. It helps to look at hip dysplasia as a spectrum—from understanding the beginnings in infants, to the symptoms...
Jun 20, 2023
Sitting at a desk all day. Arching your shoulders while looking at your phone. Poor posture when driving. Repetitive motions during sports. Changes in the shoulder joint as you age. All of these can lead to shoulder pain. After low...
May 4, 2023
The prospect of ongoing, worsening knee pain is not an appealing one. For some people, though, the idea of a knee replacement procedure is even less so. Throughout my career as an orthopedic surgeon, I have performed countless knee replacements...
May 1, 2023
Can the weather really cause joint pain? It’s no wives’ tale—people with arthritis and other joint conditions may be able to tell when the weather is going to change. Cold and damp weather tend to make joint pain worse, particularly in...
Apr 11, 2023
The cartilage between the bones in your knee helps keep everything moving smoothly. But when there’s damage to this important cushion, even a small part, it can start to have a big impact on your ability to stay active. If...
Mar 16, 2023
Ah, those aching joints. Morning shoulder stiffness. Sore knees after a long day chasing kids. Weekend warrior hip pain. Sound familiar?Joint pain is common, especially as we age or take up a new activity. While occasional aches or stiffness are...
Oct 26, 2022
Pickleball is considered to be the fastest-growing recreational sport in the US since 2019, and quite possibly in the world. If you’ve never played, pickleball is essentially a cross between tennis, badminton and table tennis.The court size is smaller and the...
Oct 10, 2022
Occasional aches and pains in your hip can be normal, but what about hip pain that doesn’t improve or continues to get worse? Have you tried resting and doing the exercises and stretches Dr. Google recommended, but nothing is helping?...
Nov 22, 2021
This year, approximately a third of elderly Americans will experience a fall at home. Most of you will read this and ask, “Am I considered elderly?” or think “It’s a good thing I’m not elderly!”My mother, who is strong in...
Nov 19, 2021
It happens to all of us. We bump into a coffee table, trip over a lamp cord or slip on the stairs. But if you are an older adult, the consequences of a fall can be dire.One out of every...
Nov 2, 2021
One of the questions I hear most often is, “how can I prevent osteoporosis?” It’s a great question, because it shows that people want to sidestep—instead of just treat—this common problem. The good news is there are ways to do...
Sep 29, 2021
In the past, many people with hip or knee pain were hesitant about choosing joint replacement. They had worries about a long hospital stay, ongoing pain or mobility after surgery. But now, many of these problems aren’t problems anymore.With same-day...
Sep 21, 2021
Joint replacement procedures have been around for decades. They are considered safe and effective at relieving pain—usually from osteoarthritis—and improving quality of life. For most people, getting a joint replacement is a straightforward proposition.But what if you’re experiencing other issues...
Sep 9, 2021
No one who has had a joint replacement procedure wants to hear that they need another procedure on the same joint. But despite the success rate of this type of surgery, the fact remains that some people will need to...
Aug 24, 2021
While it is not uncommon for a particular medical condition or treatment to impact men and women at different rates, you are probably not aware that knee replacement is among them. You may be surprised to learn that it is...
Aug 16, 2021
It may sound counterintuitive, but medical experts agree that sitting on the sidelines might not be the answer to relieving your aching knees. Getting out and exercising may be the best way to get rid of your knee pain.Overcoming knee-related...
Aug 11, 2021
When you get an injury that needs crutches, everything may feel completely new to you.You may feel awkward with crutches and wonder just how long you have to go through this. Carl Hartmann, an orthopedic technologist on the medical staff...
Aug 9, 2021
Cracking your knuckles or leaning over in your chair to crack the joints in your back may feel good in the moment, but too much of a good thing may be detrimental to your overall joint health.Scott & White orthopedic...
