Arthritis is a common yet debilitating condition that affects millions of people around the world. For patients dealing with stiffness, swelling, and joint pain, finding an effective treatment can feel overwhelming. While many options exist, one modern approach has been gaining attention and praise in the medical community. Known as blood plasma injections for arthritis,…
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Understanding Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Arthritis is a painful condition that is most common among individuals over the age of 50. The chronic condition is characterized by joint pain and inflammation. While there are 100 different types of arthritis, the most common are osteoarthritis, wear-and-tear arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease. Arthritis can affect the joints in the body,…
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All about knee replacement surgery
Knee replacement surgery or knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that restores function to a damaged knee and provides pain relief. Those who have severe pain and are disabled are good candidates for a knee replacement. Close to 800,000 knee replacements are performed every year in the United States. Who needs it? Osteoarthritis or wear-and-tear…
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Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis might sound alike, but they are two very different syndromes. The prefix “osteo-” means “bone,” and both of these health conditions affect the bones. Osteoarthritis (OA) is often called simply “arthritis,” because it is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the protective cartilage at the ends of the bones…
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Is Knee Arthritis Likely to Develop After an ACL Tear?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the back of the thighbone (femur, in the upper leg) to the front of the shinbone (tibia, in the lower leg). The ACL plays a major role in providing stability and flexibility to the knee, and it prevents the lower leg from bending forward. Activity that involves sudden stops…
