Tag: knee joint

Relieving knee pain

Relieving knee pain often requires experimenting with different approaches. It’s always best to start with the least invasive approach available. You’ll know it’s time for knee replacement when all of the other options fail to bring relief and your daily activities…

Articular cartilage

Articular cartilage covers the ends of the bones in your knee joint. Articular cartilage has a smooth, slippery surface that allows…

Surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis

Surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis should be considered when other efforts to treat your pain fail to bring relief.

Arthroscopy

Using an…

Non-surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis

Non-surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis consists of several therapies. Osteoarthritis of the knee can’t be cured, but these therapies may ease symptoms…

Understanding knee osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis is sometimes referred to as wear and tear arthritis. Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is a common problem for…

Understanding osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common of the more than 100 different rheumatic diseases and conditions known as arthritis. Osteoarthritis affects more…

Joint injections for arthritis

Joint injections for arthritis pain are a hot topic. If you have attended one of my educational seminars in the past,…