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Osteoarthritis is a painful and prevalent condition, affecting more than 30 million people in the US. It occurs in joints, causing degeneration of the joint over time due to wear-and-tear. Osteoarthritis breaks down the cartilage in your joint, which cushions bones to prevent bone-to-bone friction. This bone-to-bone contact can cause pain and make walking or…
Joint replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces damaged joint parts with artificial pieces, or prosthetics. The artificial joints are typically made from metal, ceramic, and/or plastic materials. These artificial pieces replace the damaged joints so that the body can function normally again. Some common places for joint replacement surgery are the knee, hip, shoulder,…
Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic conditions, affecting millions of Americans every year. But while knee pain may be consistent, the reasons behind it can vary. Let’s take a look at some of the most common causes of knee pain. Arthritis Arthritis causes pain, stiffness, weakness, and swelling in the joints of…
If your loved one is planning to undergo hip surgery, it’s either because all other options such as pain management, physical therapy, and medication have been exhausted; or there has been a medical emergency such as a fracture or dislocation and the first line of care is surgery. Whether your loved one’s hip surgery has…
As joints deteriorate, they can cause patients to feel pain and make it nearly unbearable to proceed with everyday tasks. It can be your shoulder that is affecting your sleeping or driving, or your knee or hip joints that are slowing you down. Yet, “replacement” can seem like a scary word to most people considering…
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