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Cures for hip pain – Sonoran Hip Center – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

“My hip is stiff and it hurts.”
By Dr. Gil Ortega, Dr. Kurtis Staples, and Dr. Brian Miller, Sonoran Hip Center, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
“My hip is stiff and it hurts.” Hip stiffness and pain are common patient complaints that have different causes. Hip stiffness and pain may be caused by conditions such as tendonitis, hip arthritis, hip dysplasia, traumatic injury, and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). FAI is a condition in which the hip anatomy is challenged with more friction than normal. […]

Fairway Medical Surgical Hospital on exercising with osteoarthritis – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 3, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Exercising with Osteoarthritis

By Greg Zelden, PT, Director of Physical Therapy, Fairway Medical Surgical Hospital, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
The cardiologist tells you to exercise, your family physician has hinted that you should exercise and pop culture has a predominant theme to maintain health by exercise. […]

Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group on minimally-invasive options for spine surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Minimally-Invasive Options for Spine Surgery

By Roger D. Sung, MD, Spine Surgeon at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Eighty percent of the U.S. population suffers from back pain at some point in their life. While most back pain improves over time, many people need some type of intervention to relieve their pain. […]

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on managing joint pain and active lifestyles – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 11, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Managing Joint Pain and Active Lifestyles

Courtesy American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Orthopaedic research has led to tremendous progress in managing joint pain. In fact, the treatments, therapies and surgical procedures for alleviating joint pain are more effective than ever before, so that people don’t have to let pain compromise their quality of life. […]

Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group on Common Ailments of the Aging Hand (Part II) – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

COMMON AILMENTS OF THE AGING HAND PART II

By Richard S. Idler, MD, Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist, Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

The hand is an anatomically complex and sophisticated organ that directly impacts our independence and quality of life and merits careful consideration and care as we age. […]

Orthopedic Associates on Staying Active with Chronic Musculoskeletal Problems – LIVING WELL Magazine

July 12, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Bodies in Motion Stay in Motion: Staying Active with Chronic Musculoskeletal Problems

By Yani C. Zinis, D.O., Orthopedic Associates, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
The age old physics algorithm first discovered by Sir Isaac Newton has very appropriate applications for our everyday lives as we all attempt to “age gracefully.” […]

Dr. Allen S. Kent on Knee Joint Arthritis – LIVING WELL Magazine

July 1, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Knee Joint Arthritis
Advances in Treatment Updates
Allen S. Kent, MD, LIVING WELL Magazine
There are many different causes of knee joint arthritis, with the most common being osteoarthritis (“wear and tear” over the years) and traumatic arthritis (arthritis which develops after an injury to the joint). The diagnosis is made by taking a detailed patient history, physical exam of the joint, x-rays, and possibly an MRI scan […]