Orthopedics Articles
Orthopedics / Arthritis
- Is nerve damage a risk of joint replacement surgery?
- Do shark cartilage supplements work to treat arthritis?
- What is visco supplementation?
- What is better for arthritis, ice or heat?
- Is arthritis genetic?
- What is arthritis?
- When should I begin to consider surgery to treat my arthritis?
- Are there any natural remedies effective for relieving arthritis symptoms?
- What are the treatment options for osteoarthritis?
- How can I tell if the pain in my joint is arthritis?
Orthopedics / Back Pain
- How long does a nerve block for back pain last? Is there a recovery period?
- Do nerve blocks for back pain work for everyone?
- Are nerve block procedures for back pain safe?
- How do nerve blocks for back pain work?
- How is back pain diagnosed?
- What treatments do you offer for chronic back pain?
- What are the most common problems that lead to chronic back pain?
Orthopedics / Concussion
- What should I do if I suspect a concussion?
- How can I keep my child, who participates in lots of sports, safe from concussion?
- What are the symptoms of concussion?
- Why are concussions so dangerous?
Orthopedics / Joint Replacement
- If you have knee or ankle problems, what exercise is a good alternative to running?
- At what age do most people consider joint replacement to treat joint pain?
- What level of activity can I anticipate following a total joint replacement?
- How common are shoulder replacements?
- How has the technology of implants for joint replacement changed?
- Are there common injuries that lead to the need for joint replacement?
- What is a joint and what is joint replacement surgery?
- I have had to scale back my activity level because of pain in my knee joint. What are some options I might have?
Orthopedics / Sports Medicine
- What can I do to either prevent or soothe aches in my knees after a day of skiing?
- How effective are ski helmets for preventing injuries?
- What are the most common injuries that you treat for snowboarding and skiing?
- How can I help my teenager avoid ski injuries without holding her back?
- What are some good cross training strategies to improve my cycling endurance and prevent overuse injuries?
- Why do my fingers often go numb when I ride?
- What stretches or strength training exercises I can try to reduce the back pain from cycling?
- What is patellar tendonitis, how can cycling cause it and do I prevent a flare up?
