Ankle Arthritis Causing You Trouble?
By Dr. Scott Ekroth, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa
Ankle arthritis can be a debilitating problem for active adults, especially when symptoms interfere with daily activities. While not as common as arthritis in the hip or the knee, many individuals undergo the same symptoms of pain, stiffness, loss of motion, and catching in their ankle joints. […]
Suffering with Back Pain?
By Michael A. Catino, MD, and Jennifer Zahn, MD, MPH, Texas Spine, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine
Are you suffering with back pain? Has your quality of life gone to nothing? Have I got the solution for you!
Sounds very appealing doesn’t it? Everywhere you look you are presented with promises and promotions claiming to make your back pain better. Not only are they promising to make your back pain better but also doing it through a 3mm incision. […]
“It’s All About Timing: Total Joint Replacements”
By Greg Zelden, PT, Director of Physical Therapy, Fairway Medical Surgical Hospital
When is it time to choose total joint replacement? Based solely on the personal nature of elective surgical procedures, one would anticipate their own need to elect surgical intervention. Yet, this is not a decision which is made easily; and, in some instances, the choice is made poorly. They wait too late. […]
Why Bone Health Is Important
By Brian Rose, MD, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When you think about staying healthy, you probably think about making lifestyle changes to prevent conditions like cancer and heart disease. Keeping your bones healthy to prevent osteoporosis may not be at the top of the wellness list. But it should be. […]
Hip Impingement – What is it? Why does it hurt? And how is it treated?
By Michael J. Huang, MD, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
There are many sources of hip pain and the majority of people will suffer from it at one point or another in their lifetime. In most cases, pain in or around the hip is temporary and resolves on its own or with non-surgical management. However, there are some causes of hip pain that persist and may require surgical intervention. One diagnosis that is receiving more attention is hip impingement or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Courtesy Advanced Hand Specialists, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
What is it ?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a medical condition in which the immune system attacks and damages many parts of the body, including the hands. It is primarily treated by medical doctors, and may require treatment by an arthritis specialist. Medical resources on rheumatoid and other arthritic conditions are available through the American College of Rheumatology.
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Living Well with Arthritis
Treatments advancing for surgical and nonsurgical approaches
Courtesy American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
People who have arthritis describe the symptoms as painful, discouraging and debilitating. These symptoms disrupt the flow and balance of your life and make an active life difficult. […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis: What to Expect
By Sarah Sebetka, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, specifically synovium—the thin membrane that lines the joints. When attacked, fluid builds up in the joints causing inflammation and pain. […]
Living Well with Arthritis
Treatments advancing for surgical and nonsurgical approaches
Courtesy American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Today, more than 40 million Americans are living with arthritis […]
Fragile Bones – Don’t Let it Happen to You
By Dr. John C. Redfern, Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Many people live their entire life without a broken bone until they reach their elder years. Then, suddenly, they are dealing with a broken hip after a simple fall at their home. This is a story heard too many times in the emergency room and orthopaedic surgery office. […]
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