Assistive Devices (Cane, Crutch, Walker) for Arthritis
Using an assistive device, such as a cane, crutch, or walker is one part of the arthritis management program that often gets overlooked.
Physical Therapy for Arthritis
One of the key components to a successful arthritis management program is physical therapy and a home exercise regimen.
Arthritis Non-Surgical Management Program
When you go to see your doctor about your arthritis pain, they may send you to see an orthopedic surgeon. Why? To figure out if you’re a surgical candidate or not.
Stem Cell Injection
Have you heard about stem cells before? Stem cells are cells that exist in the body at an early stage of development and can “differentiate” or turn into multiple possible cell types.
Knee Injections
I had a mentor in residency who used to say we can offer a patient three things when they come to the office:
1. 🔪 (Surgery)
2. 💉 (Injection)
3. 👋 (Physical Therapy)
Hip Anatomy – Acetabulum
The acetabulum (from the Latin for “little vinegar cup”) is the hip socket. Yesterday we looked at the femoral head, which is the ball that fits within this socket.
Hip Anatomy – Femoral Head
The hip joint is made up of two parts, the ball and the socket. The ball is known as the “Femoral Head”. This is the top of the femur (thigh bone).
Closing an Incision Without Stitches
We get asked by patients all the time, “Do you close with glue?” What they usually are asking is, will there be stitches or staples after the surgery to remove?
Arthritis Affects 1 in 4 Adults
What is the scope of the problem of arthritis? Roughly 1 in 4 adults. With many millions affected, and a large proportion of those still of working age, arthritis is one of the biggest reasons for lost work time and reduced quality of life.
