Tag: knee osteoarthritis
Aging athletes
Aging athletes can find paradise in Florida — our temperate climate allows us to enjoy outdoor activities year-round. Sporting activities are…
Too old for knee replacement surgery?
Too old for knee replacement surgery? Nonsense! Each year, over 580,000 people in the U.S. undergo total knee…
Meniscus tears
Meniscus tears are common injuries among athletes and aging adults. In your knee joint, between your shinbone (tibia) and your thighbone (femur),…
Partial knee replacement vs. total knee replacement
Partial knee replacement or total knee replacement? Which do you need? Not every patient suffering from knee osteoarthritis needs to…
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
…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…
Understanding knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is sometimes referred to as wear and tear arthritis. Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is a common problem…
Understanding osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common of the more than 100 different rheumatic diseases and conditions known as arthritis. Osteoarthritis affects…